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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,176.92, 52,707.78 and 25,448.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,176.92, 52,707.78 and 25,448.04 is: 35,134.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,176.92 : 52,707.78 = 25,448.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,176.92/52,707.78 = 25,448.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,176.92x = 52,707.78 × 25,448.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,176.92x = 1,341,309,693.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,309,693.75/38,176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,134.05

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