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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,238.90, 52,813.83 and 25,471.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,238.90, 52,813.83 and 25,471.05 is: 35,179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,238.90 : 52,813.83 = 25,471.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,238.90/52,813.83 = 25,471.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,238.90x = 52,813.83 × 25,471.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,238.90x = 1,345,223,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,223,704.62/38,238.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,179.46

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