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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,909.42, 49,503.66 and 25,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,909.42, 49,503.66 and 25,266.02 is: 34,830.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,909.42 : 49,503.66 = 25,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,909.42/49,503.66 = 25,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,909.42x = 49,503.66 × 25,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,909.42x = 1,250,760,463.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,760,463.63/35,909.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,830.98

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