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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,171.58, 52,694.82 and 25,445.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,171.58, 52,694.82 and 25,445.97 is: 35,127.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,171.58 : 52,694.82 = 25,445.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,171.58/52,694.82 = 25,445.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,171.58x = 52,694.82 × 25,445.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,171.58x = 1,340,870,808.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,870,808.88/38,171.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,127.46

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