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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,463.81, 53,064.06 and 25,549.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,463.81, 53,064.06 and 25,549.13 is: 35,247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,463.81 : 53,064.06 = 25,549.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,463.81/53,064.06 = 25,549.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,463.81x = 53,064.06 × 25,549.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,463.81x = 1,355,740,301.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,740,301.95/38,463.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,247.17

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