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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,644.05, 49,129.74 and 25,015.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,644.05, 49,129.74 and 25,015.23 is: 34,479.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,644.05 : 49,129.74 = 25,015.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,644.05/49,129.74 = 25,015.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,644.05x = 49,129.74 × 25,015.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,644.05x = 1,228,991,745.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,991,745.94/35,644.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,479.58

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