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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,358.26, 52,950.76 and 25,790.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,358.26, 52,950.76 and 25,790.30 is: 35,601.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,358.26 : 52,950.76 = 25,790.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,358.26/52,950.76 = 25,790.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,358.26x = 52,950.76 × 25,790.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,358.26x = 1,365,615,985.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,615,985.63/38,358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,601.61

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