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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,993.91, 53,786.82 and 25,566.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,993.91, 53,786.82 and 25,566.03 is: 35,264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,993.91 : 53,786.82 = 25,566.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,993.91/53,786.82 = 25,566.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,993.91x = 53,786.82 × 25,566.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,993.91x = 1,375,115,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,115,453.72/38,993.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,264.88

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