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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,265.36, 52,824.16 and 25,539.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,265.36, 52,824.16 and 25,539.68 is: 35,256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,265.36 : 52,824.16 = 25,539.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,265.36/52,824.16 = 25,539.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,265.36x = 52,824.16 × 25,539.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,265.36x = 1,349,112,142.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,112,142.67/38,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,256.75

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