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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,580.62, 53,225.58 and 25,147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,580.62, 53,225.58 and 25,147.16 is: 34,692.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,580.62 : 53,225.58 = 25,147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,580.62/53,225.58 = 25,147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,580.62x = 53,225.58 × 25,147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,580.62x = 1,338,472,176.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,472,176.35/38,580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,692.86

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