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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,777.08, 53,498.73 and 25,356.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,777.08, 53,498.73 and 25,356.19 is: 34,982.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,777.08 : 53,498.73 = 25,356.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,777.08/53,498.73 = 25,356.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,777.08x = 53,498.73 × 25,356.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,777.08x = 1,356,523,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,523,962.64/38,777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,982.62

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