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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,884.89, 53,721.90 and 25,173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,884.89, 53,721.90 and 25,173.99 is: 37,687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,884.89 : 53,721.90 = 25,173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,884.89/53,721.90 = 25,173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,884.89x = 53,721.90 × 25,173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,884.89x = 1,352,394,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,394,573.38/35,884.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,687.02

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