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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.33, 35,270.63 and 25,525.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.33, 35,270.63 and 25,525.87 is: 35,216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.33 : 35,270.63 = 25,525.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.33/35,270.63 = 25,525.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.33x = 35,270.63 × 25,525.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.33x = 900,313,300.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,313,300.39/25,565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,216.18

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