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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,660.49, 53,335.53 and 25,226.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,660.49, 53,335.53 and 25,226.91 is: 34,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,660.49 : 53,335.53 = 25,226.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,660.49/53,335.53 = 25,226.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,660.49x = 53,335.53 × 25,226.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,660.49x = 1,345,490,615.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,490,615.11/38,660.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,802.73

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