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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,581.79, 53,381.43 and 25,072.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,581.79, 53,381.43 and 25,072.32 is: 37,614.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,581.79 : 53,381.43 = 25,072.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,581.79/53,381.43 = 25,072.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,581.79x = 53,381.43 × 25,072.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,581.79x = 1,338,396,295.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,396,295.02/35,581.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,614.64

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