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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,209.66, 52,751.28 and 25,459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,209.66, 52,751.28 and 25,459.48 is: 35,148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,209.66 : 52,751.28 = 25,459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,209.66/52,751.28 = 25,459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,209.66x = 52,751.28 × 25,459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,209.66x = 1,343,020,158.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,020,158.13/38,209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,148.71

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