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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,993.10, 53,785.70 and 25,565.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,993.10, 53,785.70 and 25,565.22 is: 35,263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,993.10 : 53,785.70 = 25,565.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,993.10/53,785.70 = 25,565.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,993.10x = 53,785.70 × 25,565.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,993.10x = 1,375,043,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,043,253.35/38,993.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,263.76

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