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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,354.50, 52,901.94 and 25,601.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,354.50, 52,901.94 and 25,601.25 is: 35,311.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,354.50 : 52,901.94 = 25,601.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,354.50/52,901.94 = 25,601.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,354.50x = 52,901.94 × 25,601.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,354.50x = 1,354,355,855.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,355,855.43/38,354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,311.53

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