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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,365.01, 52,951.88 and 25,782.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,365.01, 52,951.88 and 25,782.47 is: 35,585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,365.01 : 52,951.88 = 25,782.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,365.01/52,951.88 = 25,782.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,365.01x = 52,951.88 × 25,782.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,365.01x = 1,365,230,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,230,255.81/38,365.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,585.30

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