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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,111.87, 52,603.12 and 25,365.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,111.87, 52,603.12 and 25,365.59 is: 35,010.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,111.87 : 52,603.12 = 25,365.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,111.87/52,603.12 = 25,365.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,111.87x = 52,603.12 × 25,365.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,111.87x = 1,334,309,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,309,174.64/38,111.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,010.33

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