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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,325.56, 52,871.13 and 25,584.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,325.56, 52,871.13 and 25,584.66 is: 35,294.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,325.56 : 52,871.13 = 25,584.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,325.56/52,871.13 = 25,584.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,325.56x = 52,871.13 × 25,584.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,325.56x = 1,352,689,884.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,689,884.87/38,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,294.72

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