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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,376.80, 53,018.28 and 25,972.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,376.80, 53,018.28 and 25,972.84 is: 38,924.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,376.80 : 53,018.28 = 25,972.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,376.80/53,018.28 = 25,972.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,376.80x = 53,018.28 × 25,972.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,376.80x = 1,377,035,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,035,303.52/35,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,924.81

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