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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,580.17, 53,263.86 and 25,174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,580.17, 53,263.86 and 25,174.67 is: 34,756.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,580.17 : 53,263.86 = 25,174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,580.17/53,263.86 = 25,174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,580.17x = 53,263.86 × 25,174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,580.17x = 1,340,900,098.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,900,098.43/38,580.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,756.20

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