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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,958.36, 53,727.24 and 25,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,958.36, 53,727.24 and 25,524.72 is: 35,200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,958.36 : 53,727.24 = 25,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,958.36/53,727.24 = 25,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,958.36x = 53,727.24 × 25,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,958.36x = 1,371,372,757.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,372,757.37/38,958.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,200.99

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