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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,050.87, 52,506.62 and 25,761.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,050.87, 52,506.62 and 25,761.27 is: 35,548.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,050.87 : 52,506.62 = 25,761.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,050.87/52,506.62 = 25,761.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,050.87x = 52,506.62 × 25,761.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,050.87x = 1,352,637,085.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,637,085.80/38,050.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,548.13

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