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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.42, 52,776.90 and 25,497.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.42, 52,776.90 and 25,497.21 is: 35,174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.42 : 52,776.90 = 25,497.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.42/52,776.90 = 25,497.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.42x = 52,776.90 × 25,497.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.42x = 1,345,663,702.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,663,702.45/38,256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,174.85

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