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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,050.41, 52,505.99 and 25,760.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,050.41, 52,505.99 and 25,760.82 is: 35,547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,050.41 : 52,505.99 = 25,760.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,050.41/52,505.99 = 25,760.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,050.41x = 52,505.99 × 25,760.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,050.41x = 1,352,597,030.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,597,030.38/38,050.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,547.50

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