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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,238.15, 52,812.80 and 25,470.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,238.15, 52,812.80 and 25,470.30 is: 35,178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,238.15 : 52,812.80 = 25,470.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,238.15/52,812.80 = 25,470.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,238.15x = 52,812.80 × 25,470.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,238.15x = 1,345,157,468.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,157,468.42/38,238.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,178.42

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