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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,418.84, 52,999.16 and 25,675.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,418.84, 52,999.16 and 25,675.16 is: 35,419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,418.84 : 52,999.16 = 25,675.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,418.84/52,999.16 = 25,675.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,418.84x = 52,999.16 × 25,675.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,418.84x = 1,360,761,912.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,761,912.87/38,418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,419.13

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