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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,277.66, 52,837.94 and 25,526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,277.66, 52,837.94 and 25,526.24 is: 35,236.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,277.66 : 52,837.94 = 25,526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,277.66/52,837.94 = 25,526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,277.66x = 52,837.94 × 25,526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,277.66x = 1,348,753,737.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,753,737.17/38,277.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,236.06

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