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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,003.36, 52,451.87 and 25,059.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,003.36, 52,451.87 and 25,059.87 is: 34,587.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,003.36 : 52,451.87 = 25,059.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,003.36/52,451.87 = 25,059.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,003.36x = 52,451.87 × 25,059.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,003.36x = 1,314,436,918.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,436,918.16/38,003.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,587.39

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