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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,807.44, 53,553.72 and 25,401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,807.44, 53,553.72 and 25,401.04 is: 35,053.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,807.44 : 53,553.72 = 25,401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,807.44/53,553.72 = 25,401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,807.44x = 53,553.72 × 25,401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,807.44x = 1,360,320,183.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,320,183.87/38,807.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,053.08

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