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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,623.50, 53,263.98 and 25,205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,623.50, 53,263.98 and 25,205.04 is: 34,759.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,623.50 : 53,263.98 = 25,205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,623.50/53,263.98 = 25,205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,623.50x = 53,263.98 × 25,205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,623.50x = 1,342,520,746.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,520,746.46/38,623.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,759.17

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