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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,702.68, 53,377.98 and 25,957.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,702.68, 53,377.98 and 25,957.96 is: 35,800.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,702.68 : 53,377.98 = 25,957.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,702.68/53,377.98 = 25,957.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,702.68x = 53,377.98 × 25,957.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,702.68x = 1,385,583,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,583,469.72/38,702.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,800.71

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