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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,845.26, 53,576.08 and 25,237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,845.26, 53,576.08 and 25,237.68 is: 34,808.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,845.26 : 53,576.08 = 25,237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,845.26/53,576.08 = 25,237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,845.26x = 53,576.08 × 25,237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,845.26x = 1,352,135,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,135,962.69/38,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,808.26

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