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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,177.46, 52,706.97 and 25,427.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,177.46, 52,706.97 and 25,427.34 is: 35,104.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,177.46 : 52,706.97 = 25,427.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,177.46/52,706.97 = 25,427.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,177.46x = 52,706.97 × 25,427.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,177.46x = 1,340,198,046.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,198,046.56/38,177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,104.43

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