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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,333.52, 52,884.90 and 25,971.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,333.52, 52,884.90 and 25,971.06 is: 38,871.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,333.52 : 52,884.90 = 25,971.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,333.52/52,884.90 = 25,971.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,333.52x = 52,884.90 × 25,971.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,333.52x = 1,373,476,910.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,476,910.99/35,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,871.78

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