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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,438.59, 35,106.62 and 14,827.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,438.59, 35,106.62 and 14,827.59 is: 20,462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,438.59 : 35,106.62 = 14,827.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,438.59/35,106.62 = 14,827.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,438.59x = 35,106.62 × 14,827.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,438.59x = 520,546,493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,546,493.51/25,438.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,462.87

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