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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,730.83, 53,448.80 and 25,294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,730.83, 53,448.80 and 25,294.14 is: 34,906.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,730.83 : 53,448.80 = 25,294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,730.83/53,448.80 = 25,294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,730.83x = 53,448.80 × 25,294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,730.83x = 1,351,941,303.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,941,303.56/38,730.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,906.08

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