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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,372.45, 48,767.74 and 25,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,372.45, 48,767.74 and 25,673.20 is: 35,395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,372.45 : 48,767.74 = 25,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,372.45/48,767.74 = 25,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,372.45x = 48,767.74 × 25,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,372.45x = 1,252,023,756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,023,756.47/35,372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,395.45

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