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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,994.56, 53,787.72 and 25,566.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,994.56, 53,787.72 and 25,566.69 is: 35,265.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,994.56 : 53,787.72 = 25,566.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,994.56/53,787.72 = 25,566.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,994.56x = 53,787.72 × 25,566.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,994.56x = 1,375,173,963.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,173,963.05/38,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,265.79

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