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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,171.35, 52,707.78 and 25,264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,171.35, 52,707.78 and 25,264.24 is: 37,860.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,171.35 : 52,707.78 = 25,264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,171.35/52,707.78 = 25,264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,171.35x = 52,707.78 × 25,264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,171.35x = 1,331,622,003.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,622,003.79/35,171.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,860.99

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