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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,106.80, 52,660.20 and 25,314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,106.80, 52,660.20 and 25,314.80 is: 37,972.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,106.80 : 52,660.20 = 25,314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,106.80/52,660.20 = 25,314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,106.80x = 52,660.20 × 25,314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,106.80x = 1,333,082,430.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,082,430.96/35,106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,972.20

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