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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,182.36, 52,782.54 and 25,932.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,182.36, 52,782.54 and 25,932.52 is: 38,905.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,182.36 : 52,782.54 = 25,932.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,182.36/52,782.54 = 25,932.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,182.36x = 52,782.54 × 25,932.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,182.36x = 1,368,784,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,784,274.20/35,182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,905.41

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