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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,674.23, 53,351.43 and 25,239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,674.23, 53,351.43 and 25,239.27 is: 34,817.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,674.23 : 53,351.43 = 25,239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,674.23/53,351.43 = 25,239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,674.23x = 53,351.43 × 25,239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,674.23x = 1,346,551,146.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,551,146.66/38,674.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,817.79

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