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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,546.13, 53,208.39 and 25,120.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,546.13, 53,208.39 and 25,120.71 is: 34,676.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,546.13 : 53,208.39 = 25,120.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,546.13/53,208.39 = 25,120.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,546.13x = 53,208.39 × 25,120.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,546.13x = 1,336,632,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,632,534.76/38,546.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,676.18

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