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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,368.58, 52,956.80 and 25,786.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,368.58, 52,956.80 and 25,786.04 is: 35,590.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,368.58 : 52,956.80 = 25,786.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,368.58/52,956.80 = 25,786.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,368.58x = 52,956.80 × 25,786.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,368.58x = 1,365,545,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,545,962.75/38,368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,590.22

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