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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,747.97, 53,458.45 and 25,326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,747.97, 53,458.45 and 25,326.97 is: 34,942.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,747.97 : 53,458.45 = 25,326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,747.97/53,458.45 = 25,326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,747.97x = 53,458.45 × 25,326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,747.97x = 1,353,940,559.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,940,559.40/38,747.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,942.23

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