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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,220.40, 52,755.30 and 25,492.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,220.40, 52,755.30 and 25,492.06 is: 35,186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,220.40 : 52,755.30 = 25,492.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,220.40/52,755.30 = 25,492.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,220.40x = 52,755.30 × 25,492.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,220.40x = 1,344,841,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,841,272.92/38,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,186.48

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