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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,778.16, 53,686.14 and 25,998.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,778.16, 53,686.14 and 25,998.28 is: 39,011.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,778.16 : 53,686.14 = 25,998.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,778.16/53,686.14 = 25,998.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,778.16x = 53,686.14 × 25,998.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,778.16x = 1,395,747,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,747,299.84/35,778.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,011.15

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