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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,462.23, 53,063.27 and 25,044.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,462.23, 53,063.27 and 25,044.99 is: 34,552.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,462.23 : 53,063.27 = 25,044.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,462.23/53,063.27 = 25,044.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,462.23x = 53,063.27 × 25,044.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,462.23x = 1,328,968,675.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,968,675.98/38,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,552.56

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