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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,526.62, 35,226.93 and 14,348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,526.62, 35,226.93 and 14,348.62 is: 19,801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,526.62 : 35,226.93 = 14,348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,526.62/35,226.93 = 14,348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,526.62x = 35,226.93 × 14,348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,526.62x = 505,457,832.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,457,832.34/25,526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,801.20

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