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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.68, 48,616.84 and 25,813.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.68, 48,616.84 and 25,813.84 is: 35,590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.68 : 48,616.84 = 25,813.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.68/48,616.84 = 25,813.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.68x = 48,616.84 × 25,813.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.68x = 1,254,987,329.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,987,329.07/35,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,590.68

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