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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,611.44, 53,252.76 and 25,181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,611.44, 53,252.76 and 25,181.68 is: 34,730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,611.44 : 53,252.76 = 25,181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,611.44/53,252.76 = 25,181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,611.44x = 53,252.76 × 25,181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,611.44x = 1,340,993,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,993,961.44/38,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,730.48

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