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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,430.73, 48,865.32 and 25,859.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,430.73, 48,865.32 and 25,859.86 is: 35,665.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,430.73 : 48,865.32 = 25,859.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,430.73/48,865.32 = 25,859.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,430.73x = 48,865.32 × 25,859.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,430.73x = 1,263,650,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,650,334.06/35,430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,665.38

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