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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.56, 52,653.88 and 25,763.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.56, 52,653.88 and 25,763.82 is: 38,504.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.56 : 52,653.88 = 25,763.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.56/52,653.88 = 25,763.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.56x = 52,653.88 × 25,763.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.56x = 1,356,565,151.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,565,151.03/35,231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,504.27

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