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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,718.36, 53,423.19 and 25,309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,718.36, 53,423.19 and 25,309.26 is: 34,921.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,718.36 : 53,423.19 = 25,309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,718.36/53,423.19 = 25,309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,718.36x = 53,423.19 × 25,309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,718.36x = 1,352,101,405.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,101,405.74/38,718.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,921.45

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