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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,174.46, 52,702.83 and 25,424.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,174.46, 52,702.83 and 25,424.34 is: 35,100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,174.46 : 52,702.83 = 25,424.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,174.46/52,702.83 = 25,424.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,174.46x = 52,702.83 × 25,424.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,174.46x = 1,339,934,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,934,668.88/38,174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,100.29

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