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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,369.07, 52,957.49 and 25,786.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,369.07, 52,957.49 and 25,786.53 is: 35,590.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,369.07 : 52,957.49 = 25,786.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,369.07/52,957.49 = 25,786.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,369.07x = 52,957.49 × 25,786.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,369.07x = 1,365,589,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,589,775.68/38,369.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,590.90

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