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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,719.15, 53,412.73 and 25,298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,719.15, 53,412.73 and 25,298.26 is: 34,898.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,719.15 : 53,412.73 = 25,298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,719.15/53,412.73 = 25,298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,719.15x = 53,412.73 × 25,298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,719.15x = 1,351,248,934.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,248,934.07/38,719.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,898.73

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