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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,904.32, 53,710.08 and 25,694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,904.32, 53,710.08 and 25,694.72 is: 35,473.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,904.32 : 53,710.08 = 25,694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,904.32/53,710.08 = 25,694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,904.32x = 53,710.08 × 25,694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,904.32x = 1,380,065,466.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,065,466.78/38,904.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,473.32

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