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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,748.92, 53,459.74 and 25,327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,748.92, 53,459.74 and 25,327.91 is: 34,943.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,748.92 : 53,459.74 = 25,327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,748.92/53,459.74 = 25,327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,748.92x = 53,459.74 × 25,327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,748.92x = 1,354,023,152.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,023,152.72/38,748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,943.51

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