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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,569.78, 53,210.59 and 25,136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,569.78, 53,210.59 and 25,136.14 is: 34,677.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,569.78 : 53,210.59 = 25,136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,569.78/53,210.59 = 25,136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,569.78x = 53,210.59 × 25,136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,569.78x = 1,337,508,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,508,839.72/38,569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,677.64

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