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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,410.92, 52,993.98 and 25,000.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,410.92, 52,993.98 and 25,000.56 is: 34,492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,410.92 : 52,993.98 = 25,000.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,410.92/52,993.98 = 25,000.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,410.92x = 52,993.98 × 25,000.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,410.92x = 1,324,879,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,879,176.63/38,410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,492.25

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