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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,182.95, 52,719.80 and 25,466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,182.95, 52,719.80 and 25,466.16 is: 35,161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,182.95 : 52,719.80 = 25,466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,182.95/52,719.80 = 25,466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,182.95x = 52,719.80 × 25,466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,182.95x = 1,342,570,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,570,734.64/38,182.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,161.52

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