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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,347.83, 52,936.34 and 25,779.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,347.83, 52,936.34 and 25,779.87 is: 35,587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,347.83 : 52,936.34 = 25,779.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,347.83/52,936.34 = 25,779.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,347.83x = 52,936.34 × 25,779.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,347.83x = 1,364,691,834.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,691,834.58/38,347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,587.20

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