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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,350.13, 52,909.82 and 25,987.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,350.13, 52,909.82 and 25,987.67 is: 38,896.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,350.13 : 52,909.82 = 25,987.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,350.13/52,909.82 = 25,987.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,350.13x = 52,909.82 × 25,987.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,350.13x = 1,375,002,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,002,811.98/35,350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,896.68

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