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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,847.80, 53,581.56 and 25,397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,847.80, 53,581.56 and 25,397.48 is: 35,029.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,847.80 : 53,581.56 = 25,397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,847.80/53,581.56 = 25,397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,847.80x = 53,581.56 × 25,397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,847.80x = 1,360,836,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,836,598.47/38,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,029.95

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