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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,181.20, 52,717.38 and 25,464.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,181.20, 52,717.38 and 25,464.41 is: 35,159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,181.20 : 52,717.38 = 25,464.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,181.20/52,717.38 = 25,464.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,181.20x = 52,717.38 × 25,464.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,181.20x = 1,342,416,978.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,416,978.45/38,181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,159.11

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