Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,832.32, 49,454 and 25,794
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,832.32, 49,454 and 25,794 is: 35,599.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,832.32 : 49,454 = 25,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,832.32/49,454 = 25,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,832.32x = 49,454 × 25,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,832.32x = 1,275,616,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,275,616,476/35,832.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,599.61
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