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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,333.13, 52,884.33 and 25,970.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,333.13, 52,884.33 and 25,970.69 is: 38,871.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,333.13 : 52,884.33 = 25,970.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,333.13/52,884.33 = 25,970.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,333.13x = 52,884.33 × 25,970.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,333.13x = 1,373,442,275.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,442,275.87/35,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,871.23

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