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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,170.58, 52,693.44 and 25,444.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,170.58, 52,693.44 and 25,444.97 is: 35,126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,170.58 : 52,693.44 = 25,444.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,170.58/52,693.44 = 25,444.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,170.58x = 52,693.44 × 25,444.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,170.58x = 1,340,782,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,782,838.71/38,170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,126.08

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