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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,164.56, 52,648.95 and 25,423.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,164.56, 52,648.95 and 25,423.66 is: 35,072.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,164.56 : 52,648.95 = 25,423.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,164.56/52,648.95 = 25,423.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,164.56x = 52,648.95 × 25,423.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,164.56x = 1,338,529,004.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,529,004.16/38,164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,072.56

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