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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,182.20, 52,718.76 and 25,465.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,182.20, 52,718.76 and 25,465.41 is: 35,160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,182.20 : 52,718.76 = 25,465.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,182.20/52,718.76 = 25,465.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,182.20x = 52,718.76 × 25,465.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,182.20x = 1,342,504,838.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,504,838.09/38,182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,160.49

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