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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.44, 52,782.87 and 25,511.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.44, 52,782.87 and 25,511.23 is: 35,193.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.44 : 52,782.87 = 25,511.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.44/52,782.87 = 25,511.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.44x = 52,782.87 × 25,511.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.44x = 1,346,555,936.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,555,936.63/38,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,193.55

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