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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,166.58, 52,688.10 and 25,440.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,166.58, 52,688.10 and 25,440.94 is: 35,120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,166.58 : 52,688.10 = 25,440.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,166.58/52,688.10 = 25,440.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,166.58x = 52,688.10 × 25,440.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,166.58x = 1,340,434,790.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,434,790.81/38,166.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,120.64

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