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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,967.86, 53,739.78 and 25,534.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,967.86, 53,739.78 and 25,534.22 is: 35,213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,967.86 : 53,739.78 = 25,534.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,967.86/53,739.78 = 25,534.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,967.86x = 53,739.78 × 25,534.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,967.86x = 1,372,203,365.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,203,365.27/38,967.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,213.72

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