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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,536.07, 48,994.58 and 25,165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,536.07, 48,994.58 and 25,165.50 is: 34,696.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,536.07 : 48,994.58 = 25,165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,536.07/48,994.58 = 25,165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,536.07x = 48,994.58 × 25,165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,536.07x = 1,232,972,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,972,977.16/35,536.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,696.38

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