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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,443.29, 53,012.91 and 25,696.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,443.29, 53,012.91 and 25,696.50 is: 35,435.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,443.29 : 53,012.91 = 25,696.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,443.29/53,012.91 = 25,696.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,443.29x = 53,012.91 × 25,696.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,443.29x = 1,362,246,241.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,246,241.82/38,443.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,435.21

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