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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,366.45, 52,953.87 and 25,783.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,366.45, 52,953.87 and 25,783.91 is: 35,587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,366.45 : 52,953.87 = 25,783.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,366.45/52,953.87 = 25,783.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,366.45x = 52,953.87 × 25,783.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,366.45x = 1,365,357,818.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,357,818.23/38,366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,587.29

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