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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,982.39, 53,930.52 and 25,436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,982.39, 53,930.52 and 25,436.46 is: 38,124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,982.39 : 53,930.52 = 25,436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,982.39/53,930.52 = 25,436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,982.39x = 53,930.52 × 25,436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,982.39x = 1,371,801,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,801,514.76/35,982.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,124.25

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