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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,171.52, 52,694.64 and 25,445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,171.52, 52,694.64 and 25,445.88 is: 35,127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,171.52 : 52,694.64 = 25,445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,171.52/52,694.64 = 25,445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,171.52x = 52,694.64 × 25,445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,171.52x = 1,340,861,486.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,861,486.08/38,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,127.28

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