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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,916.97, 49,517.11 and 25,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,916.97, 49,517.11 and 25,147.36 is: 34,669.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,916.97 : 49,517.11 = 25,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,916.97/49,517.11 = 25,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,916.97x = 49,517.11 × 25,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,916.97x = 1,245,224,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,224,218.01/35,916.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,669.53

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