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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,291.79, 52,890.96 and 25,887.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,291.79, 52,890.96 and 25,887.78 is: 38,797.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,291.79 : 52,890.96 = 25,887.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,291.79/52,890.96 = 25,887.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,291.79x = 52,890.96 × 25,887.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,291.79x = 1,369,229,536.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,229,536.47/35,291.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,797.40

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