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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,414.85, 52,993.65 and 25,671.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,414.85, 52,993.65 and 25,671.17 is: 35,413.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,414.85 : 52,993.65 = 25,671.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,414.85/52,993.65 = 25,671.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,414.85x = 52,993.65 × 25,671.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,414.85x = 1,360,408,733.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,408,733.10/38,414.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,413.62

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