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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,970.62, 53,744.12 and 25,536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,970.62, 53,744.12 and 25,536.94 is: 35,217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,970.62 : 53,744.12 = 25,536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,970.62/53,744.12 = 25,536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,970.62x = 53,744.12 × 25,536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,970.62x = 1,372,460,367.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,460,367.79/38,970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,217.82

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