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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,445.22, 53,051.52 and 25,042.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,445.22, 53,051.52 and 25,042.15 is: 34,556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,445.22 : 53,051.52 = 25,042.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,445.22/53,051.52 = 25,042.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,445.22x = 53,051.52 × 25,042.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,445.22x = 1,328,524,121.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,524,121.57/38,445.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,556.29

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