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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,968.62, 53,741.36 and 25,534.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,968.62, 53,741.36 and 25,534.94 is: 35,215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,968.62 : 53,741.36 = 25,534.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,968.62/53,741.36 = 25,534.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,968.62x = 53,741.36 × 25,534.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,968.62x = 1,372,282,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,282,403.12/38,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,215.06

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