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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,777.96, 53,499.94 and 25,357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,777.96, 53,499.94 and 25,357.06 is: 34,983.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,777.96 : 53,499.94 = 25,357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,777.96/53,499.94 = 25,357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,777.96x = 53,499.94 × 25,357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,777.96x = 1,356,601,188.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,601,188.58/38,777.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,983.82

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