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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,466.89, 53,042.45 and 25,013.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,466.89, 53,042.45 and 25,013.19 is: 34,490.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,466.89 : 53,042.45 = 25,013.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,466.89/53,042.45 = 25,013.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,466.89x = 53,042.45 × 25,013.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,466.89x = 1,326,760,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,760,754.85/38,466.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,490.99

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