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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.03, 35,105.32 and 14,826.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,437.03, 35,105.32 and 14,826.43 is: 20,461.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,437.03 : 35,105.32 = 14,826.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,437.03/35,105.32 = 14,826.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,437.03x = 35,105.32 × 14,826.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,437.03x = 520,486,548.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,486,548.62/25,437.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,461.77

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