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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,588.20, 53,285.10 and 25,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,588.20, 53,285.10 and 25,673.80 is: 38,440.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,588.20 : 53,285.10 = 25,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,588.20/53,285.10 = 25,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,588.20x = 53,285.10 × 25,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,588.20x = 1,368,031,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,031,000.38/35,588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,440.58

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