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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,177.92, 52,709.16 and 25,449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,177.92, 52,709.16 and 25,449.04 is: 35,135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,177.92 : 52,709.16 = 25,449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,177.92/52,709.16 = 25,449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,177.92x = 52,709.16 × 25,449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,177.92x = 1,341,397,521.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,397,521.21/38,177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,135.43

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