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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,453.20, 53,181.72 and 25,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,453.20, 53,181.72 and 25,565.20 is: 38,349.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,453.20 : 53,181.72 = 25,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,453.20/53,181.72 = 25,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,453.20x = 53,181.72 × 25,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,453.20x = 1,359,601,308.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,601,308.14/35,453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,349.18

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