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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,492.66, 35,180.31 and 14,882.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,492.66, 35,180.31 and 14,882.74 is: 20,538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,492.66 : 35,180.31 = 14,882.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,492.66/35,180.31 = 14,882.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,492.66x = 35,180.31 × 14,882.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,492.66x = 523,579,406.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,579,406.85/25,492.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,538.44

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