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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,181.36, 52,781.04 and 25,931.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,181.36, 52,781.04 and 25,931.52 is: 38,903.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,181.36 : 52,781.04 = 25,931.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,181.36/52,781.04 = 25,931.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,181.36x = 52,781.04 × 25,931.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,181.36x = 1,368,692,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,692,594.38/35,181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,903.91

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