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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,695.80, 53,411.54 and 25,269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,695.80, 53,411.54 and 25,269.14 is: 34,878.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,695.80 : 53,411.54 = 25,269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,695.80/53,411.54 = 25,269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,695.80x = 53,411.54 × 25,269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,695.80x = 1,349,663,681.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,663,681.88/38,695.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,878.82

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