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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,405.02, 53,008.95 and 25,013.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,405.02, 53,008.95 and 25,013.02 is: 34,524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,405.02 : 53,008.95 = 25,013.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,405.02/53,008.95 = 25,013.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,405.02x = 53,008.95 × 25,013.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,405.02x = 1,325,913,926.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,913,926.53/38,405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,524.50

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