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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.69, 52,892.29 and 25,888.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.69, 52,892.29 and 25,888.68 is: 38,798.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.69 : 52,892.29 = 25,888.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.69/52,892.29 = 25,888.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.69x = 52,892.29 × 25,888.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.69x = 1,369,311,570.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,311,570.28/35,292.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,798.73

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