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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,469.77, 48,917.93 and 25,295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,469.77, 48,917.93 and 25,295.36 is: 34,885.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,469.77 : 48,917.93 = 25,295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,469.77/48,917.93 = 25,295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,469.77x = 48,917.93 × 25,295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,469.77x = 1,237,396,278.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,396,278.74/35,469.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,885.95

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