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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,350.33, 52,939.79 and 25,782.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,350.33, 52,939.79 and 25,782.37 is: 35,590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,350.33 : 52,939.79 = 25,782.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,350.33/52,939.79 = 25,782.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,350.33x = 52,939.79 × 25,782.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,350.33x = 1,364,913,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,913,253.50/38,350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,590.65

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