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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,961.60, 53,731.72 and 25,527.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,961.60, 53,731.72 and 25,527.95 is: 35,205.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,961.60 : 53,731.72 = 25,527.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,961.60/53,731.72 = 25,527.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,961.60x = 53,731.72 × 25,527.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,961.60x = 1,371,660,661.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,660,661.57/38,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,205.45

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