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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,496.97, 35,180.41 and 14,881.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,496.97, 35,180.41 and 14,881.82 is: 20,533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,496.97 : 35,180.41 = 14,881.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,496.97/35,180.41 = 14,881.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,496.97x = 35,180.41 × 14,881.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,496.97x = 523,548,454.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,548,454.74/25,496.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,533.75

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