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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,369.58, 52,958.19 and 25,787.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,369.58, 52,958.19 and 25,787.04 is: 35,591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,369.58 : 52,958.19 = 25,787.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,369.58/52,958.19 = 25,787.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,369.58x = 52,958.19 × 25,787.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,369.58x = 1,365,634,570.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,634,570.13/38,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,591.60

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