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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.92, 52,777.59 and 25,497.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.92, 52,777.59 and 25,497.71 is: 35,175.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.92 : 52,777.59 = 25,497.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.92/52,777.59 = 25,497.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.92x = 52,777.59 × 25,497.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.92x = 1,345,707,684.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,707,684.32/38,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,175.54

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