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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,175.92, 52,706.40 and 25,447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,175.92, 52,706.40 and 25,447.04 is: 35,132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,175.92 : 52,706.40 = 25,447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,175.92/52,706.40 = 25,447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,175.92x = 52,706.40 × 25,447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,175.92x = 1,341,221,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,221,869.06/38,175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,132.67

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