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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.48, 52,826.88 and 25,245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.48, 52,826.88 and 25,245.56 is: 37,821.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.48 : 52,826.88 = 25,245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.48/52,826.88 = 25,245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.48x = 52,826.88 × 25,245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.48x = 1,333,644,168.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,644,168.65/35,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,821.56

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