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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,827.12, 53,749.86 and 25,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,827.12, 53,749.86 and 25,318 is: 37,983.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,827.12 : 53,749.86 = 25,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,827.12/53,749.86 = 25,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,827.12x = 53,749.86 × 25,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,827.12x = 1,360,838,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,838,955.48/35,827.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,983.49

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