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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,167.58, 52,689.48 and 25,441.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,167.58, 52,689.48 and 25,441.94 is: 35,122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,167.58 : 52,689.48 = 25,441.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,167.58/52,689.48 = 25,441.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,167.58x = 52,689.48 × 25,441.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,167.58x = 1,340,522,588.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,522,588.79/38,167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,122.02

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