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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,507.92, 35,190.82 and 14,750.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,507.92, 35,190.82 and 14,750.81 is: 20,350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,507.92 : 35,190.82 = 14,750.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,507.92/35,190.82 = 14,750.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,507.92x = 35,190.82 × 14,750.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,507.92x = 519,093,099.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,093,099.56/25,507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,350.27

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