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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,326.56, 52,872.51 and 25,585.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,326.56, 52,872.51 and 25,585.66 is: 35,296.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,326.56 : 52,872.51 = 25,585.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,326.56/52,872.51 = 25,585.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,326.56x = 52,872.51 × 25,585.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,326.56x = 1,352,778,064.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,778,064.21/38,326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,296.10

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