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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,414.35, 52,992.96 and 25,670.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,414.35, 52,992.96 and 25,670.66 is: 35,412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,414.35 : 52,992.96 = 25,670.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,414.35/52,992.96 = 25,670.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,414.35x = 52,992.96 × 25,670.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,414.35x = 1,360,364,258.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,364,258.55/38,414.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,412.92

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