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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,946.84, 53,711.36 and 25,513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,946.84, 53,711.36 and 25,513.20 is: 35,185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,946.84 : 53,711.36 = 25,513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,946.84/53,711.36 = 25,513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,946.84x = 53,711.36 × 25,513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,946.84x = 1,370,348,669.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,348,669.95/38,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,185.11

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