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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,198.55, 52,735.95 and 25,448.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,198.55, 52,735.95 and 25,448.34 is: 35,133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,198.55 : 52,735.95 = 25,448.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,198.55/52,735.95 = 25,448.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,198.55x = 52,735.95 × 25,448.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,198.55x = 1,342,042,385.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,042,385.82/38,198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,133.33

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