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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,405, 35,059.98 and 14,792.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,405, 35,059.98 and 14,792.92 is: 20,414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,405 : 35,059.98 = 14,792.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,405/35,059.98 = 14,792.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,405x = 35,059.98 × 14,792.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,405x = 518,639,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,639,479.34/25,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,414.86

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