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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,439.66, 35,108.94 and 14,829.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,439.66, 35,108.94 and 14,829.06 is: 20,465.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,439.66 : 35,108.94 = 14,829.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,439.66/35,108.94 = 14,829.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,439.66x = 35,108.94 × 14,829.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,439.66x = 520,632,577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,632,577.80/25,439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,465.39

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