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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,366.70, 52,954.21 and 25,784.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,366.70, 52,954.21 and 25,784.16 is: 35,587.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,366.70 : 52,954.21 = 25,784.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,366.70/52,954.21 = 25,784.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,366.70x = 52,954.21 × 25,784.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,366.70x = 1,365,379,823.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,379,823.31/38,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,587.63

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