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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,977.65, 53,797.76 and 25,341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,977.65, 53,797.76 and 25,341.96 is: 34,977.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,977.65 : 53,797.76 = 25,341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,977.65/53,797.76 = 25,341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,977.65x = 53,797.76 × 25,341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,977.65x = 1,363,340,682.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,340,682.01/38,977.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,977.50

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