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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,954.05, 53,737.80 and 25,519.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,954.05, 53,737.80 and 25,519.39 is: 35,204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,954.05 : 53,737.80 = 25,519.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,954.05/53,737.80 = 25,519.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,954.05x = 53,737.80 × 25,519.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,954.05x = 1,371,355,645.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,355,645.90/38,954.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,204.45

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