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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,152.92, 52,669.02 and 25,427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,152.92, 52,669.02 and 25,427.04 is: 35,101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,152.92 : 52,669.02 = 25,427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,152.92/52,669.02 = 25,427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,152.92x = 52,669.02 × 25,427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,152.92x = 1,339,217,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,217,278.30/38,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,101.30

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