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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,994.30, 53,797.70 and 25,573.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,994.30, 53,797.70 and 25,573.01 is: 35,281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,994.30 : 53,797.70 = 25,573.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,994.30/53,797.70 = 25,573.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,994.30x = 53,797.70 × 25,573.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,994.30x = 1,375,768,915.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,768,915.02/38,994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,281.28

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