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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,465.99, 53,041.20 and 25,012.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,465.99, 53,041.20 and 25,012.29 is: 34,489.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,465.99 : 53,041.20 = 25,012.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,465.99/53,041.20 = 25,012.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,465.99x = 53,041.20 × 25,012.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,465.99x = 1,326,681,876.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,681,876.35/38,465.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,489.74

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