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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.96, 52,761.59 and 25,806.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.96, 52,761.59 and 25,806.52 is: 38,639.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.96 : 52,761.59 = 25,806.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.96/52,761.59 = 25,806.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.96x = 52,761.59 × 25,806.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.96x = 1,361,592,766.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,592,766.63/35,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,639.95

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