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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,469.90, 53,046.57 and 25,016.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,469.90, 53,046.57 and 25,016.19 is: 34,495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,469.90 : 53,046.57 = 25,016.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,469.90/53,046.57 = 25,016.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,469.90x = 53,046.57 × 25,016.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,469.90x = 1,327,023,073.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,023,073.97/38,469.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,495.10

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