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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,224.38, 52,787.25 and 25,317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,224.38, 52,787.25 and 25,317.18 is: 37,940.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,224.38 : 52,787.25 = 25,317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,224.38/52,787.25 = 25,317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,224.38x = 52,787.25 × 25,317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,224.38x = 1,336,424,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,424,309.96/35,224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,940.32

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