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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,170.93, 52,657.74 and 25,430.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,170.93, 52,657.74 and 25,430.04 is: 35,081.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,170.93 : 52,657.74 = 25,430.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,170.93/52,657.74 = 25,430.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,170.93x = 52,657.74 × 25,430.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,170.93x = 1,339,088,434.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,088,434.51/38,170.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,081.37

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