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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,932.48, 53,734.64 and 25,480.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,932.48, 53,734.64 and 25,480.48 is: 35,168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,932.48 : 53,734.64 = 25,480.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,932.48/53,734.64 = 25,480.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,932.48x = 53,734.64 × 25,480.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,932.48x = 1,369,184,419.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,184,419.83/38,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,168.18

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