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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,365.70, 52,952.83 and 25,783.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,365.70, 52,952.83 and 25,783.16 is: 35,586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,365.70 : 52,952.83 = 25,783.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,365.70/52,952.83 = 25,783.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,365.70x = 52,952.83 × 25,783.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,365.70x = 1,365,291,288.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,291,288.34/38,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,586.25

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