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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,588.62, 53,222.25 and 25,837.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,588.62, 53,222.25 and 25,837.75 is: 35,635.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,588.62 : 53,222.25 = 25,837.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,588.62/53,222.25 = 25,837.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,588.62x = 53,222.25 × 25,837.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,588.62x = 1,375,143,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,143,189.94/38,588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,635.98

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