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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.28, 52,739.76 and 25,793.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.28, 52,739.76 and 25,793.72 is: 38,649.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.28 : 52,739.76 = 25,793.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.28/52,739.76 = 25,793.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.28x = 52,739.76 × 25,793.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.28x = 1,360,354,602.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,354,602.31/35,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,649.42

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