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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,660.80, 53,359.68 and 25,234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,660.80, 53,359.68 and 25,234.24 is: 34,828.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,660.80 : 53,359.68 = 25,234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,660.80/53,359.68 = 25,234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,660.80x = 53,359.68 × 25,234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,660.80x = 1,346,490,971.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,490,971.44/38,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,828.33

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