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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,179.46, 52,709.74 and 25,429.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,179.46, 52,709.74 and 25,429.34 is: 35,107.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,179.46 : 52,709.74 = 25,429.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,179.46/52,709.74 = 25,429.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,179.46x = 52,709.74 × 25,429.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,179.46x = 1,340,373,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,373,899.77/38,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,107.20

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