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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,555.94, 35,257.72 and 25,516.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,555.94, 35,257.72 and 25,516.52 is: 35,203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,555.94 : 35,257.72 = 25,516.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,555.94/35,257.72 = 25,516.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,555.94x = 35,257.72 × 25,516.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,555.94x = 899,654,317.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,654,317.53/25,555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,203.34

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