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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,468.39, 53,044.52 and 25,014.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,468.39, 53,044.52 and 25,014.69 is: 34,493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,468.39 : 53,044.52 = 25,014.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,468.39/53,044.52 = 25,014.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,468.39x = 53,044.52 × 25,014.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,468.39x = 1,326,892,098.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,892,098.93/38,468.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,493.05

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