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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,709.08, 53,398.83 and 25,288.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,709.08, 53,398.83 and 25,288.19 is: 34,884.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,709.08 : 53,398.83 = 25,288.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,709.08/53,398.83 = 25,288.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,709.08x = 53,398.83 × 25,288.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,709.08x = 1,350,359,758.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,359,758.82/38,709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,884.83

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