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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,274.66, 52,833.80 and 25,523.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,274.66, 52,833.80 and 25,523.24 is: 35,231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,274.66 : 52,833.80 = 25,523.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,274.66/52,833.80 = 25,523.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,274.66x = 52,833.80 × 25,523.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,274.66x = 1,348,489,557.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,489,557.15/38,274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,231.91

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