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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,154.92, 52,671.78 and 25,429.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,154.92, 52,671.78 and 25,429.04 is: 35,104.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,154.92 : 52,671.78 = 25,429.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,154.92/52,671.78 = 25,429.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,154.92x = 52,671.78 × 25,429.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,154.92x = 1,339,392,800.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,392,800.49/38,154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,104.07

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