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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,934.65, 53,753.16 and 25,529.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,934.65, 53,753.16 and 25,529.29 is: 35,245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,934.65 : 53,753.16 = 25,529.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,934.65/53,753.16 = 25,529.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,934.65x = 53,753.16 × 25,529.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,934.65x = 1,372,279,867.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,279,867.50/38,934.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,245.72

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