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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,237.40, 52,811.78 and 25,469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,237.40, 52,811.78 and 25,469.56 is: 35,177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,237.40 : 52,811.78 = 25,469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,237.40/52,811.78 = 25,469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,237.40x = 52,811.78 × 25,469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,237.40x = 1,345,092,799.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,092,799.42/38,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,177.41

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