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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,355.93, 52,947.56 and 25,787.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,355.93, 52,947.56 and 25,787.97 is: 35,598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,355.93 : 52,947.56 = 25,787.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,355.93/52,947.56 = 25,787.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,355.93x = 52,947.56 × 25,787.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,355.93x = 1,365,409,695.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,409,695.18/38,355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,598.40

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