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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,492.16, 35,179.62 and 14,882.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,492.16, 35,179.62 and 14,882.24 is: 20,537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,492.16 : 35,179.62 = 14,882.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,492.16/35,179.62 = 14,882.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,492.16x = 35,179.62 × 14,882.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,492.16x = 523,551,547.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,551,547.95/25,492.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,537.75

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