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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,545.76, 53,173.66 and 25,799.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,545.76, 53,173.66 and 25,799.48 is: 35,590.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,545.76 : 53,173.66 = 25,799.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,545.76/53,173.66 = 25,799.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,545.76x = 53,173.66 × 25,799.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,545.76x = 1,371,852,511.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,852,511.83/38,545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,590.23

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