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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,976.21, 53,751.29 and 25,542.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,976.21, 53,751.29 and 25,542.59 is: 35,225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,976.21 : 53,751.29 = 25,542.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,976.21/53,751.29 = 25,542.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,976.21x = 53,751.29 × 25,542.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,976.21x = 1,372,947,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,947,162.44/38,976.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,225.26

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