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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,369.08, 52,957.50 and 25,786.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,369.08, 52,957.50 and 25,786.54 is: 35,590.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,369.08 : 52,957.50 = 25,786.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,369.08/52,957.50 = 25,786.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,369.08x = 52,957.50 × 25,786.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,369.08x = 1,365,590,298.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,590,298.33/38,369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,590.91

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