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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,271.35, 52,832.40 and 25,546.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,271.35, 52,832.40 and 25,546.03 is: 35,265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,271.35 : 52,832.40 = 25,546.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,271.35/52,832.40 = 25,546.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,271.35x = 52,832.40 × 25,546.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,271.35x = 1,349,658,075.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,658,075.37/38,271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,265.49

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