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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,367.82, 52,955.76 and 25,785.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,367.82, 52,955.76 and 25,785.28 is: 35,589.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,367.82 : 52,955.76 = 25,785.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,367.82/52,955.76 = 25,785.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,367.82x = 52,955.76 × 25,785.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,367.82x = 1,365,479,262.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,479,262.10/38,367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,589.18

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