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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,979.72, 53,756.12 and 25,546.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,979.72, 53,756.12 and 25,546.08 is: 35,230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,979.72 : 53,756.12 = 25,546.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,979.72/53,756.12 = 25,546.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,979.72x = 53,756.12 × 25,546.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,979.72x = 1,373,258,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,258,142.01/38,979.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,230.07

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