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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,376.55, 52,931.35 and 25,623.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,376.55, 52,931.35 and 25,623.61 is: 35,341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,376.55 : 52,931.35 = 25,623.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,376.55/52,931.35 = 25,623.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,376.55x = 52,931.35 × 25,623.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,376.55x = 1,356,292,269.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,292,269.17/38,376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,341.69

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