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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,753.08, 53,465.46 and 25,332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,753.08, 53,465.46 and 25,332.08 is: 34,949.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,753.08 : 53,465.46 = 25,332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,753.08/53,465.46 = 25,332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,753.08x = 53,465.46 × 25,332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,753.08x = 1,354,391,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,391,309.96/38,753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,949.26

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