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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,465.39, 53,040.38 and 25,011.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,465.39, 53,040.38 and 25,011.69 is: 34,488.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,465.39 : 53,040.38 = 25,011.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,465.39/53,040.38 = 25,011.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,465.39x = 53,040.38 × 25,011.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,465.39x = 1,326,629,416.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,629,416.98/38,465.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,488.92

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