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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,719.14, 53,412.74 and 25,298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,719.14, 53,412.74 and 25,298.25 is: 34,898.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,719.14 : 53,412.74 = 25,298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,719.14/53,412.74 = 25,298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,719.14x = 53,412.74 × 25,298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,719.14x = 1,351,248,723.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,248,723.21/38,719.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,898.73

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