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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,541.82, 35,251.90 and 14,929.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,541.82, 35,251.90 and 14,929.38 is: 20,604.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,541.82 : 35,251.90 = 14,929.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,541.82/35,251.90 = 14,929.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,541.82x = 35,251.90 × 14,929.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,541.82x = 526,289,010.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,289,010.82/25,541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,604.99

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