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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,982.10, 53,759.97 and 25,548.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,982.10, 53,759.97 and 25,548.50 is: 35,233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,982.10 : 53,759.97 = 25,548.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,982.10/53,759.97 = 25,548.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,982.10x = 53,759.97 × 25,548.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,982.10x = 1,373,486,593.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,486,593.55/38,982.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,233.78

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