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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,462.80, 53,060.46 and 25,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,462.80, 53,060.46 and 25,029.16 is: 34,528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,462.80 : 53,060.46 = 25,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,462.80/53,060.46 = 25,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,462.80x = 53,060.46 × 25,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,462.80x = 1,328,058,743.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,058,743.01/38,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,528.39

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