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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,924.29, 53,733.41 and 25,496.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,924.29, 53,733.41 and 25,496.11 is: 35,196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,924.29 : 53,733.41 = 25,496.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,924.29/53,733.41 = 25,496.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,924.29x = 53,733.41 × 25,496.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,924.29x = 1,369,992,932.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,992,932.04/38,924.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,196.35

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