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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,037.15, 52,509.66 and 25,311.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,037.15, 52,509.66 and 25,311.57 is: 34,942.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,037.15 : 52,509.66 = 25,311.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,037.15/52,509.66 = 25,311.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,037.15x = 52,509.66 × 25,311.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,037.15x = 1,329,101,934.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,101,934.77/38,037.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,942.21

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