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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,844.02, 53,553.12 and 25,392.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,844.02, 53,553.12 and 25,392.15 is: 35,007.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,844.02 : 53,553.12 = 25,392.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,844.02/53,553.12 = 25,392.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,844.02x = 53,553.12 × 25,392.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,844.02x = 1,359,828,856.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,828,856.01/38,844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,007.42

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