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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,425.25, 53,070.59 and 25,828.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,425.25, 53,070.59 and 25,828.13 is: 35,672.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,425.25 : 53,070.59 = 25,828.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,425.25/53,070.59 = 25,828.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,425.25x = 53,070.59 × 25,828.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,425.25x = 1,370,713,968.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,713,968.56/38,425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,672.22

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