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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,938.56, 53,716.48 and 25,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,938.56, 53,716.48 and 25,504 is: 35,183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,938.56 : 53,716.48 = 25,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,938.56/53,716.48 = 25,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,938.56x = 53,716.48 × 25,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,938.56x = 1,369,985,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,985,105.92/38,938.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,183.25

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