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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,912.79, 53,719.16 and 25,238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,912.79, 53,719.16 and 25,238.40 is: 37,752.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,912.79 : 53,719.16 = 25,238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,912.79/53,719.16 = 25,238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,912.79x = 53,719.16 × 25,238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,912.79x = 1,355,785,521.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,785,521.55/35,912.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,752.16

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