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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,947.46, 35,871.12 and 25,710.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,947.46, 35,871.12 and 25,710.52 is: 35,543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,947.46 : 35,871.12 = 25,710.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,947.46/35,871.12 = 25,710.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,947.46x = 35,871.12 × 25,710.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,947.46x = 922,265,148.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,265,148.18/25,947.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,543.56

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