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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,359.38, 52,952.31 and 25,791.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,359.38, 52,952.31 and 25,791.42 is: 35,603.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,359.38 : 52,952.31 = 25,791.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,359.38/52,952.31 = 25,791.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,359.38x = 52,952.31 × 25,791.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,359.38x = 1,365,715,267.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,715,267.18/38,359.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,603.16

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