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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,802.26, 53,566.49 and 25,393.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,802.26, 53,566.49 and 25,393.99 is: 35,056.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,802.26 : 53,566.49 = 25,393.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,802.26/53,566.49 = 25,393.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,802.26x = 53,566.49 × 25,393.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,802.26x = 1,360,266,911.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,266,911.40/38,802.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,056.38

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