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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.94, 52,783.56 and 25,511.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.94, 52,783.56 and 25,511.73 is: 35,194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.94 : 52,783.56 = 25,511.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.94/52,783.56 = 25,511.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.94x = 52,783.56 × 25,511.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.94x = 1,346,599,931.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,599,931.16/38,261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,194.24

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