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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,800.06, 53,709.21 and 25,290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,800.06, 53,709.21 and 25,290.62 is: 37,942.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,800.06 : 53,709.21 = 25,290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,800.06/53,709.21 = 25,290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,800.06x = 53,709.21 × 25,290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,800.06x = 1,358,339,220.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,339,220.61/35,800.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,942.37

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