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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,303.43, 52,821.61 and 25,557.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,303.43, 52,821.61 and 25,557.13 is: 35,244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,303.43 : 52,821.61 = 25,557.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,303.43/52,821.61 = 25,557.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,303.43x = 52,821.61 × 25,557.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,303.43x = 1,349,968,753.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,968,753.58/38,303.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,244.07

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