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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,032.74, 52,488.36 and 25,263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,032.74, 52,488.36 and 25,263.36 is: 34,865.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,032.74 : 52,488.36 = 25,263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,032.74/52,488.36 = 25,263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,032.74x = 52,488.36 × 25,263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,032.74x = 1,326,032,334.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,032,334.49/38,032.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,865.55

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