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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,591.88, 53,265.06 and 25,139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,591.88, 53,265.06 and 25,139.04 is: 34,697.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,591.88 : 53,265.06 = 25,139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,591.88/53,265.06 = 25,139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,591.88x = 53,265.06 × 25,139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,591.88x = 1,339,032,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,032,473.94/38,591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,697.26

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