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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,230.32, 52,775.64 and 25,504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,230.32, 52,775.64 and 25,504.68 is: 35,208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,230.32 : 52,775.64 = 25,504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,230.32/52,775.64 = 25,504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,230.32x = 52,775.64 × 25,504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,230.32x = 1,346,025,810.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,025,810.00/38,230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,208.33

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