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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,835.32, 49,458.14 and 25,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,835.32, 49,458.14 and 25,797 is: 35,603.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,835.32 : 49,458.14 = 25,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,835.32/49,458.14 = 25,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,835.32x = 49,458.14 × 25,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,835.32x = 1,275,871,637.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,871,637.58/35,835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,603.75

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