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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,695.42, 53,380.02 and 25,274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,695.42, 53,380.02 and 25,274.54 is: 34,866.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,695.42 : 53,380.02 = 25,274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,695.42/53,380.02 = 25,274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,695.42x = 53,380.02 × 25,274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,695.42x = 1,349,155,450.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,155,450.69/38,695.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,866.02

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