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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,505.48, 35,191.82 and 14,326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,505.48, 35,191.82 and 14,326.76 is: 19,767.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,505.48 : 35,191.82 = 14,326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,505.48/35,191.82 = 14,326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,505.48x = 35,191.82 × 14,326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,505.48x = 504,184,759.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,184,759.10/25,505.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,767.70

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