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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,497.80, 53,246.70 and 25,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,497.80, 53,246.70 and 25,729.20 is: 38,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,497.80 : 53,246.70 = 25,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,497.80/53,246.70 = 25,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,497.80x = 53,246.70 × 25,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,497.80x = 1,369,994,993.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,994,993.64/35,497.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,593.80

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