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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,238.69, 52,799.58 and 25,363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,238.69, 52,799.58 and 25,363.17 is: 38,002.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,238.69 : 52,799.58 = 25,363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,238.69/52,799.58 = 25,363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,238.69x = 52,799.58 × 25,363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,238.69x = 1,339,164,723.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,164,723.47/35,238.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,002.68

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