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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,132.68, 52,905.19 and 25,339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,132.68, 52,905.19 and 25,339.72 is: 38,158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,132.68 : 52,905.19 = 25,339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,132.68/52,905.19 = 25,339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,132.68x = 52,905.19 × 25,339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,132.68x = 1,340,602,701.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,602,701.15/35,132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,158.28

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