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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,195.55, 52,731.81 and 25,445.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,195.55, 52,731.81 and 25,445.34 is: 35,129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,195.55 : 52,731.81 = 25,445.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,195.55/52,731.81 = 25,445.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,195.55x = 52,731.81 × 25,445.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,195.55x = 1,341,778,834.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,778,834.27/38,195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,129.19

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