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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,413.14, 52,991.30 and 25,669.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,413.14, 52,991.30 and 25,669.46 is: 35,411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,413.14 : 52,991.30 = 25,669.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,413.14/52,991.30 = 25,669.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,413.14x = 52,991.30 × 25,669.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,413.14x = 1,360,257,662.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,257,662.39/38,413.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,411.26

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