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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,348.83, 52,937.72 and 25,780.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,348.83, 52,937.72 and 25,780.87 is: 35,588.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,348.83 : 52,937.72 = 25,780.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,348.83/52,937.72 = 25,780.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,348.83x = 52,937.72 × 25,780.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,348.83x = 1,364,780,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,780,477.42/38,348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,588.58

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