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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,444.42, 53,020.17 and 25,010.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,444.42, 53,020.17 and 25,010.78 is: 34,493.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,444.42 : 53,020.17 = 25,010.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,444.42/53,020.17 = 25,010.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,444.42x = 53,020.17 × 25,010.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,444.42x = 1,326,075,542.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,075,542.33/38,444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,493.31

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