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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.65, 52,540.65 and 25,334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.65, 52,540.65 and 25,334.01 is: 34,973.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.65 : 52,540.65 = 25,334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.65/52,540.65 = 25,334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.65x = 52,540.65 × 25,334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.65x = 1,331,065,352.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,065,352.51/38,059.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,973.14

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