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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,115.08, 52,588.56 and 25,601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,115.08, 52,588.56 and 25,601.84 is: 38,341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,115.08 : 52,588.56 = 25,601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,115.08/52,588.56 = 25,601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,115.08x = 52,588.56 × 25,601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,115.08x = 1,346,363,898.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,363,898.95/35,115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,341.47

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