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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,205.66, 52,745.76 and 25,455.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,205.66, 52,745.76 and 25,455.48 is: 35,143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,205.66 : 52,745.76 = 25,455.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,205.66/52,745.76 = 25,455.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,205.66x = 52,745.76 × 25,455.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,205.66x = 1,342,668,638.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,668,638.76/38,205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,143.19

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