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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,411.83, 52,989.49 and 25,668.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,411.83, 52,989.49 and 25,668.14 is: 35,409.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,411.83 : 52,989.49 = 25,668.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,411.83/52,989.49 = 25,668.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,411.83x = 52,989.49 × 25,668.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,411.83x = 1,360,141,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,141,717.70/38,411.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,409.45

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