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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,727.81, 53,444.66 and 25,291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,727.81, 53,444.66 and 25,291.13 is: 34,901.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,727.81 : 53,444.66 = 25,291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,727.81/53,444.66 = 25,291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,727.81x = 53,444.66 × 25,291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,727.81x = 1,351,675,450.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,675,450.19/38,727.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,901.93

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