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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,554.58, 53,189.22 and 25,957.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,554.58, 53,189.22 and 25,957.46 is: 35,810.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,554.58 : 53,189.22 = 25,957.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,554.58/53,189.22 = 25,957.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,554.58x = 53,189.22 × 25,957.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,554.58x = 1,380,657,050.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,657,050.58/38,554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,810.45

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