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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,359.37, 52,952.31 and 25,791.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,359.37, 52,952.31 and 25,791.41 is: 35,603.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,359.37 : 52,952.31 = 25,791.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,359.37/52,952.31 = 25,791.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,359.37x = 52,952.31 × 25,791.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,359.37x = 1,365,714,870.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,714,870.04/38,359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,603.16

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