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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,403.78, 53,007.22 and 25,011.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,403.78, 53,007.22 and 25,011.78 is: 34,522.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,403.78 : 53,007.22 = 25,011.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,403.78/53,007.22 = 25,011.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,403.78x = 53,007.22 × 25,011.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,403.78x = 1,325,804,925.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,804,925.05/38,403.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,522.77

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