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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,672.22, 53,348.68 and 25,237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,672.22, 53,348.68 and 25,237.26 is: 34,815.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,672.22 : 53,348.68 = 25,237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,672.22/53,348.68 = 25,237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,672.22x = 53,348.68 × 25,237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,672.22x = 1,346,374,507.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,374,507.82/38,672.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,815.03

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