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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,419.39, 52,999.95 and 25,675.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,419.39, 52,999.95 and 25,675.73 is: 35,419.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,419.39 : 52,999.95 = 25,675.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,419.39/52,999.95 = 25,675.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,419.39x = 52,999.95 × 25,675.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,419.39x = 1,360,812,436.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,812,436.25/38,419.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,419.94

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