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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,465.48, 53,040.52 and 25,011.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,465.48, 53,040.52 and 25,011.79 is: 34,489.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,465.48 : 53,040.52 = 25,011.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,465.48/53,040.52 = 25,011.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,465.48x = 53,040.52 × 25,011.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,465.48x = 1,326,638,347.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,638,347.73/38,465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,489.06

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