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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,666.94, 53,344.39 and 25,233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,666.94, 53,344.39 and 25,233.36 is: 34,811.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,666.94 : 53,344.39 = 25,233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,666.94/53,344.39 = 25,233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,666.94x = 53,344.39 × 25,233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,666.94x = 1,346,058,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,058,196.85/38,666.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,811.60

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