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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,285.36, 52,789.80 and 25,443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,285.36, 52,789.80 and 25,443.44 is: 38,065.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,285.36 : 52,789.80 = 25,443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,285.36/52,789.80 = 25,443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,285.36x = 52,789.80 × 25,443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,285.36x = 1,343,154,108.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,154,108.91/35,285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,065.48

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