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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,172.35, 52,709.28 and 25,265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,172.35, 52,709.28 and 25,265.24 is: 37,862.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,172.35 : 52,709.28 = 25,265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,172.35/52,709.28 = 25,265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,172.35x = 52,709.28 × 25,265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,172.35x = 1,331,712,609.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,712,609.43/35,172.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,862.49

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