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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,273.72, 52,800.66 and 25,514.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,273.72, 52,800.66 and 25,514.49 is: 35,198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,273.72 : 52,800.66 = 25,514.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,273.72/52,800.66 = 25,514.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,273.72x = 52,800.66 × 25,514.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,273.72x = 1,347,182,109.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,182,109.57/38,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,198.62

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