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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,811, 53,710.74 and 25,391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,811, 53,710.74 and 25,391.16 is: 38,082.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,811 : 53,710.74 = 25,391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,811/53,710.74 = 25,391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,811x = 53,710.74 × 25,391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,811x = 1,363,777,993.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,777,993.06/35,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,082.66

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