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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,122.60, 52,575.78 and 25,546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,122.60, 52,575.78 and 25,546.60 is: 35,231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,122.60 : 52,575.78 = 25,546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,122.60/52,575.78 = 25,546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,122.60x = 52,575.78 × 25,546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,122.60x = 1,343,132,421.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,132,421.35/38,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,231.92

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