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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,336.28, 48,806.82 and 25,761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,336.28, 48,806.82 and 25,761 is: 35,581.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,336.28 : 48,806.82 = 25,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,336.28/48,806.82 = 25,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,336.28x = 48,806.82 × 25,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,336.28x = 1,257,312,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,312,490.02/35,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,581.35

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