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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,145.74, 48,530.67 and 25,104.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,145.74, 48,530.67 and 25,104.98 is: 34,665.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,145.74 : 48,530.67 = 25,104.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,145.74/48,530.67 = 25,104.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,145.74x = 48,530.67 × 25,104.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,145.74x = 1,218,361,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,361,499.74/35,145.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,665.98

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