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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,908.29, 53,712.41 and 25,233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,908.29, 53,712.41 and 25,233.90 is: 37,745.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,908.29 : 53,712.41 = 25,233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,908.29/53,712.41 = 25,233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,908.29x = 53,712.41 × 25,233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,908.29x = 1,355,373,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,373,456.53/35,908.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,745.42

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