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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,375.55, 52,929.97 and 25,622.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,375.55, 52,929.97 and 25,622.61 is: 35,340.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,375.55 : 52,929.97 = 25,622.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,375.55/52,929.97 = 25,622.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,375.55x = 52,929.97 × 25,622.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,375.55x = 1,356,203,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,203,716.08/38,375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,340.31

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