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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,814.63, 49,372.87 and 25,171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,814.63, 49,372.87 and 25,171.23 is: 34,700.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,814.63 : 49,372.87 = 25,171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,814.63/49,372.87 = 25,171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,814.63x = 49,372.87 × 25,171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,814.63x = 1,242,775,866.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,775,866.53/35,814.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,700.23

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