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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,215.69, 52,858.13 and 25,828.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,215.69, 52,858.13 and 25,828.98 is: 38,768.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,215.69 : 52,858.13 = 25,828.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,215.69/52,858.13 = 25,828.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,215.69x = 52,858.13 × 25,828.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,215.69x = 1,365,271,403.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,271,403.91/35,215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,768.84

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