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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,162.34, 52,694.28 and 25,255.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,162.34, 52,694.28 and 25,255.23 is: 37,847.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,162.34 : 52,694.28 = 25,255.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,162.34/52,694.28 = 25,255.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,162.34x = 52,694.28 × 25,255.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,162.34x = 1,330,806,161.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,806,161.08/35,162.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,847.49

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