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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,014.02, 52,467.75 and 25,660.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,014.02, 52,467.75 and 25,660.24 is: 38,451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,014.02 : 52,467.75 = 25,660.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,014.02/52,467.75 = 25,660.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,014.02x = 52,467.75 × 25,660.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,014.02x = 1,346,335,221.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,335,221.22/35,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,451.32

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