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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,907.34, 53,682.60 and 25,961.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,907.34, 53,682.60 and 25,961.15 is: 35,820.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,907.34 : 53,682.60 = 25,961.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,907.34/53,682.60 = 25,961.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,907.34x = 53,682.60 × 25,961.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,907.34x = 1,393,662,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,662,165.20/38,907.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,820.03

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