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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,175.06, 52,663.44 and 25,434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,175.06, 52,663.44 and 25,434.16 is: 35,087.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,175.06 : 52,663.44 = 25,434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,175.06/52,663.44 = 25,434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,175.06x = 52,663.44 × 25,434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,175.06x = 1,339,450,359.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,450,359.11/38,175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,087.05

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