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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,219.40, 52,753.92 and 25,491.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,219.40, 52,753.92 and 25,491.06 is: 35,185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,219.40 : 52,753.92 = 25,491.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,219.40/52,753.92 = 25,491.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,219.40x = 52,753.92 × 25,491.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,219.40x = 1,344,753,339.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,753,339.96/38,219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,185.10

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