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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,341.28, 48,813.72 and 25,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,341.28, 48,813.72 and 25,766 is: 35,588.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,341.28 : 48,813.72 = 25,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,341.28/48,813.72 = 25,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,341.28x = 48,813.72 × 25,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,341.28x = 1,257,734,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,734,309.52/35,341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,588.25

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