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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,585, 53,291.04 and 25,987.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,585, 53,291.04 and 25,987.88 is: 35,892.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,585 : 53,291.04 = 25,987.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,585/53,291.04 = 25,987.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,585x = 53,291.04 × 25,987.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,585x = 1,384,921,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,921,152.60/38,585
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,892.73

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