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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,207.16, 52,747.83 and 25,456.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,207.16, 52,747.83 and 25,456.98 is: 35,145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,207.16 : 52,747.83 = 25,456.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,207.16/52,747.83 = 25,456.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,207.16x = 52,747.83 × 25,456.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,207.16x = 1,342,800,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,800,453.35/38,207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,145.26

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