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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,836.08, 53,606.52 and 25,415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,836.08, 53,606.52 and 25,415.76 is: 35,082.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,836.08 : 53,606.52 = 25,415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,836.08/53,606.52 = 25,415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,836.08x = 53,606.52 × 25,415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,836.08x = 1,362,450,446.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,450,446.76/38,836.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,082.08

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