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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,744.97, 53,454.31 and 25,323.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,744.97, 53,454.31 and 25,323.97 is: 34,938.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,744.97 : 53,454.31 = 25,323.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,744.97/53,454.31 = 25,323.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,744.97x = 53,454.31 × 25,323.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,744.97x = 1,353,675,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,675,346.32/38,744.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,938.09

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