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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,739.81, 53,627.18 and 25,277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,739.81, 53,627.18 and 25,277.07 is: 37,927.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,739.81 : 53,627.18 = 25,277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,739.81/53,627.18 = 25,277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,739.81x = 53,627.18 × 25,277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,739.81x = 1,355,537,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,537,911.89/35,739.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,927.96

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