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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,206.16, 52,746.45 and 25,455.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,206.16, 52,746.45 and 25,455.98 is: 35,143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,206.16 : 52,746.45 = 25,455.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,206.16/52,746.45 = 25,455.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,206.16x = 52,746.45 × 25,455.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,206.16x = 1,342,712,576.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,712,576.27/38,206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,143.88

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