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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,356.92, 52,905.29 and 25,603.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,356.92, 52,905.29 and 25,603.67 is: 35,314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,356.92 : 52,905.29 = 25,603.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,356.92/52,905.29 = 25,603.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,356.92x = 52,905.29 × 25,603.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,356.92x = 1,354,569,590.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,569,590.66/38,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,314.87

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