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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,165.58, 52,686.72 and 25,439.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,165.58, 52,686.72 and 25,439.94 is: 35,119.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,165.58 : 52,686.72 = 25,439.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,165.58/52,686.72 = 25,439.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,165.58x = 52,686.72 × 25,439.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,165.58x = 1,340,346,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,346,995.60/38,165.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,119.26

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