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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,706.64, 53,426.52 and 25,279.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,706.64, 53,426.52 and 25,279.93 is: 34,893.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,706.64 : 53,426.52 = 25,279.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,706.64/53,426.52 = 25,279.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,706.64x = 53,426.52 × 25,279.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,706.64x = 1,350,618,685.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,618,685.74/38,706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,893.72

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