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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,110.87, 52,601.74 and 25,364.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,110.87, 52,601.74 and 25,364.59 is: 35,008.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,110.87 : 52,601.74 = 25,364.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,110.87/52,601.74 = 25,364.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,110.87x = 52,601.74 × 25,364.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,110.87x = 1,334,221,669.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,221,669.36/38,110.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,008.95

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