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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,296.42, 52,811.96 and 25,550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,296.42, 52,811.96 and 25,550.13 is: 35,234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,296.42 : 52,811.96 = 25,550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,296.42/52,811.96 = 25,550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,296.42x = 52,811.96 × 25,550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,296.42x = 1,349,352,140.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,352,140.11/38,296.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,234.42

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