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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,994, 53,792.67 and 25,559.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,994, 53,792.67 and 25,559.34 is: 35,259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,994 : 53,792.67 = 25,559.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,994/53,792.67 = 25,559.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,994x = 53,792.67 × 25,559.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,994x = 1,374,905,142.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,905,142.04/38,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,259.40

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