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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,174.06, 52,662.06 and 25,433.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,174.06, 52,662.06 and 25,433.16 is: 35,085.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,174.06 : 52,662.06 = 25,433.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,174.06/52,662.06 = 25,433.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,174.06x = 52,662.06 × 25,433.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,174.06x = 1,339,362,597.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,362,597.91/38,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,085.68

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