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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,478, 53,065.62 and 25,036.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,478, 53,065.62 and 25,036.86 is: 34,528.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,478 : 53,065.62 = 25,036.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,478/53,065.62 = 25,036.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,478x = 53,065.62 × 25,036.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,478x = 1,328,596,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,596,498.75/38,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,528.73

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