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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,588.12, 53,221.56 and 25,837.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,588.12, 53,221.56 and 25,837.26 is: 35,635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,588.12 : 53,221.56 = 25,837.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,588.12/53,221.56 = 25,837.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,588.12x = 53,221.56 × 25,837.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,588.12x = 1,375,099,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,099,283.33/38,588.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,635.30

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