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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,050.09, 52,521.94 and 25,696.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,050.09, 52,521.94 and 25,696.34 is: 38,505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,050.09 : 52,521.94 = 25,696.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,050.09/52,521.94 = 25,696.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,050.09x = 52,521.94 × 25,696.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,050.09x = 1,349,621,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,621,666.44/35,050.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,505.51

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