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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,731.48, 53,614.82 and 25,268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,731.48, 53,614.82 and 25,268.73 is: 37,915.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,731.48 : 53,614.82 = 25,268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,731.48/53,614.82 = 25,268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,731.48x = 53,614.82 × 25,268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,731.48x = 1,354,778,600.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,778,600.70/35,731.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,915.55

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