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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,487.08, 35,176.35 and 14,732.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,487.08, 35,176.35 and 14,732.52 is: 20,333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,487.08 : 35,176.35 = 14,732.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,487.08/35,176.35 = 14,732.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,487.08x = 35,176.35 × 14,732.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,487.08x = 518,236,279.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,236,279.90/25,487.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.29

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