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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,163.56, 52,647.57 and 25,422.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,163.56, 52,647.57 and 25,422.66 is: 35,071.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,163.56 : 52,647.57 = 25,422.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,163.56/52,647.57 = 25,422.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,163.56x = 52,647.57 × 25,422.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,163.56x = 1,338,441,271.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,441,271.94/38,163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,071.19

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