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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,237.90, 52,812.45 and 25,470.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,237.90, 52,812.45 and 25,470.05 is: 35,178.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,237.90 : 52,812.45 = 25,470.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,237.90/52,812.45 = 25,470.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,237.90x = 52,812.45 × 25,470.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,237.90x = 1,345,135,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,135,478.06/38,237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,178.07

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