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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,436.62, 35,104.76 and 14,826.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,436.62, 35,104.76 and 14,826.03 is: 20,461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,436.62 : 35,104.76 = 14,826.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,436.62/35,104.76 = 14,826.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,436.62x = 35,104.76 × 14,826.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,436.62x = 520,464,224.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,464,224.90/25,436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,461.22

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