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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,666.28, 53,581.44 and 25,160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,666.28, 53,581.44 and 25,160.48 is: 37,798.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,666.28 : 53,581.44 = 25,160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,666.28/53,581.44 = 25,160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,666.28x = 53,581.44 × 25,160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,666.28x = 1,348,134,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,134,749.49/35,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,798.58

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