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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,733.74, 53,595.63 and 25,027.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,733.74, 53,595.63 and 25,027.67 is: 37,538.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,733.74 : 53,595.63 = 25,027.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,733.74/53,595.63 = 25,027.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,733.74x = 53,595.63 × 25,027.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,733.74x = 1,341,373,741.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,373,741.08/35,733.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,538.02

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