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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,160.41, 48,470.81 and 25,071.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,160.41, 48,470.81 and 25,071.32 is: 34,562.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,160.41 : 48,470.81 = 25,071.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,160.41/48,470.81 = 25,071.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,160.41x = 48,470.81 × 25,071.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,160.41x = 1,215,227,183.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,227,183.99/35,160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,562.37

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