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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,565.32, 49,018.44 and 25,989.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,565.32, 49,018.44 and 25,989.56 is: 35,820.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,565.32 : 49,018.44 = 25,989.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,565.32/49,018.44 = 25,989.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,565.32x = 49,018.44 × 25,989.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,565.32x = 1,273,967,687.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,967,687.49/35,565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,820.50

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