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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,357.85, 53,071.63 and 25,971.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,357.85, 53,071.63 and 25,971.52 is: 38,982.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,357.85 : 53,071.63 = 25,971.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,357.85/53,071.63 = 25,971.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,357.85x = 53,071.63 × 25,971.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,357.85x = 1,378,350,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,350,899.98/35,357.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,982.88

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