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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,693.73, 53,622.61 and 25,187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,693.73, 53,622.61 and 25,187.90 is: 37,839.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,693.73 : 53,622.61 = 25,187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,693.73/53,622.61 = 25,187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,693.73x = 53,622.61 × 25,187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,693.73x = 1,350,640,607.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,640,607.34/35,693.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,839.72

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