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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,730.81, 53,448.80 and 25,294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,730.81, 53,448.80 and 25,294.13 is: 34,906.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,730.81 : 53,448.80 = 25,294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,730.81/53,448.80 = 25,294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,730.81x = 53,448.80 × 25,294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,730.81x = 1,351,940,501.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,940,501.83/38,730.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,906.07

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