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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,126.16, 52,548.39 and 25,356.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,126.16, 52,548.39 and 25,356.51 is: 34,948.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,126.16 : 52,548.39 = 25,356.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,126.16/52,548.39 = 25,356.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,126.16x = 52,548.39 × 25,356.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,126.16x = 1,332,443,386.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,443,386.99/38,126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,948.27

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