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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,665.28, 53,579.94 and 25,159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,665.28, 53,579.94 and 25,159.48 is: 37,797.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,665.28 : 53,579.94 = 25,159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,665.28/53,579.94 = 25,159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,665.28x = 53,579.94 × 25,159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,665.28x = 1,348,043,428.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,043,428.83/35,665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,797.08

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