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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,458.76, 48,998.31 and 25,882.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,458.76, 48,998.31 and 25,882.40 is: 35,765.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,458.76 : 48,998.31 = 25,882.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,458.76/48,998.31 = 25,882.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,458.76x = 48,998.31 × 25,882.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,458.76x = 1,268,193,858.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,193,858.74/35,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,765.32

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