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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,358.88, 52,951.62 and 25,790.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,358.88, 52,951.62 and 25,790.92 is: 35,602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,358.88 : 52,951.62 = 25,790.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,358.88/52,951.62 = 25,790.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,358.88x = 52,951.62 × 25,790.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,358.88x = 1,365,670,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,670,995.29/38,358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,602.47

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