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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,332.02, 52,882.65 and 25,969.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,332.02, 52,882.65 and 25,969.56 is: 38,869.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,332.02 : 52,882.65 = 25,969.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,332.02/52,882.65 = 25,969.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,332.02x = 52,882.65 × 25,969.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,332.02x = 1,373,339,152.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,339,152.13/35,332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,869.53

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