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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,401.02, 52,968.68 and 25,480.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,401.02, 52,968.68 and 25,480.01 is: 35,146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,401.02 : 52,968.68 = 25,480.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,401.02/52,968.68 = 25,480.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,401.02x = 52,968.68 × 25,480.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,401.02x = 1,349,642,596.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,642,596.66/38,401.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,146.01

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