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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,183.45, 52,720.49 and 25,466.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,183.45, 52,720.49 and 25,466.66 is: 35,162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,183.45 : 52,720.49 = 25,466.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,183.45/52,720.49 = 25,466.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,183.45x = 52,720.49 × 25,466.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,183.45x = 1,342,614,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,614,666.53/38,183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,162.21

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