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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,239.15, 52,814.18 and 25,471.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,239.15, 52,814.18 and 25,471.30 is: 35,179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,239.15 : 52,814.18 = 25,471.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,239.15/52,814.18 = 25,471.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,239.15x = 52,814.18 × 25,471.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,239.15x = 1,345,245,823.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,245,823.03/38,239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,179.80

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