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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,171.28, 48,485.84 and 25,082.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,171.28, 48,485.84 and 25,082.20 is: 34,577.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,171.28 : 48,485.84 = 25,082.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,171.28/48,485.84 = 25,082.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,171.28x = 48,485.84 × 25,082.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,171.28x = 1,216,131,536.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,131,536.05/35,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,577.40

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