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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,275.66, 52,835.18 and 25,524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,275.66, 52,835.18 and 25,524.24 is: 35,233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,275.66 : 52,835.18 = 25,524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,275.66/52,835.18 = 25,524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,275.66x = 52,835.18 × 25,524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,275.66x = 1,348,577,814.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,577,814.76/38,275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,233.30

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