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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,588.37, 53,221.91 and 25,837.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,588.37, 53,221.91 and 25,837.50 is: 35,635.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,588.37 : 53,221.91 = 25,837.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,588.37/53,221.91 = 25,837.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,588.37x = 53,221.91 × 25,837.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,588.37x = 1,375,120,970.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,120,970.44/38,588.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,635.63

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