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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,131.68, 52,903.68 and 25,338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,131.68, 52,903.68 and 25,338.72 is: 38,156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,131.68 : 52,903.68 = 25,338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,131.68/52,903.68 = 25,338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,131.68x = 52,903.68 × 25,338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,131.68x = 1,340,511,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,511,534.49/35,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,156.77

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