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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,799.96, 53,529.92 and 25,378.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,799.96, 53,529.92 and 25,378.88 is: 35,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,799.96 : 53,529.92 = 25,378.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,799.96/53,529.92 = 25,378.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,799.96x = 53,529.92 × 25,378.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,799.96x = 1,358,529,416.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,529,416.09/38,799.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,013.68

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