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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,251.32, 52,804.80 and 25,525.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,251.32, 52,804.80 and 25,525.68 is: 35,237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,251.32 : 52,804.80 = 25,525.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,251.32/52,804.80 = 25,525.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,251.32x = 52,804.80 × 25,525.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,251.32x = 1,347,878,427.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,878,427.26/38,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,237.44

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