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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,431, 53,078.52 and 25,833.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,431, 53,078.52 and 25,833.88 is: 35,680.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,431 : 53,078.52 = 25,833.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,431/53,078.52 = 25,833.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,431x = 53,078.52 × 25,833.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,431x = 1,371,224,116.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,224,116.26/38,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,680.16

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