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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,622, 49,157.82 and 25,431.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,622, 49,157.82 and 25,431.84 is: 35,095.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,622 : 49,157.82 = 25,431.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,622/49,157.82 = 25,431.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,622x = 49,157.82 × 25,431.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,622x = 1,250,173,812.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,173,812.99/35,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,095.55

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