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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,356.24, 52,947.99 and 25,788.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,356.24, 52,947.99 and 25,788.28 is: 35,598.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,356.24 : 52,947.99 = 25,788.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,356.24/52,947.99 = 25,788.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,356.24x = 52,947.99 × 25,788.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,356.24x = 1,365,437,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,437,591.56/38,356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,598.84

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