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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,688.40, 49,233.49 and 25,084.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,688.40, 49,233.49 and 25,084.15 is: 34,604.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,688.40 : 49,233.49 = 25,084.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,688.40/49,233.49 = 25,084.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,688.40x = 49,233.49 × 25,084.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,688.40x = 1,234,980,248.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,980,248.18/35,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,604.53

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