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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.08, 52,795.44 and 25,703.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.08, 52,795.44 and 25,703.52 is: 35,462.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.08 : 52,795.44 = 25,703.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.08/52,795.44 = 25,703.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.08x = 52,795.44 × 25,703.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.08x = 1,357,028,647.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,028,647.95/38,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,462.96

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