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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,005.74, 52,451.10 and 25,236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,005.74, 52,451.10 and 25,236.36 is: 34,828.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,005.74 : 52,451.10 = 25,236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,005.74/52,451.10 = 25,236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,005.74x = 52,451.10 × 25,236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,005.74x = 1,323,674,842.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,674,842.00/38,005.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,828.29

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