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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,967.35, 53,739.63 and 25,533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,967.35, 53,739.63 and 25,533.72 is: 35,213.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,967.35 : 53,739.63 = 25,533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,967.35/53,739.63 = 25,533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,967.35x = 53,739.63 × 25,533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,967.35x = 1,372,172,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,172,665.32/38,967.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,213.40

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