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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,566.15, 35,271.74 and 25,526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,566.15, 35,271.74 and 25,526.68 is: 35,217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,566.15 : 35,271.74 = 25,526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,566.15/35,271.74 = 25,526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,566.15x = 35,271.74 × 25,526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,566.15x = 900,370,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,370,420.02/25,566.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,217.29

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