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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,549.38, 35,245.26 and 14,932.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,549.38, 35,245.26 and 14,932.08 is: 20,598.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,549.38 : 35,245.26 = 14,932.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,549.38/35,245.26 = 14,932.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,549.38x = 35,245.26 × 14,932.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,549.38x = 526,285,041.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,285,041.94/25,549.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.74

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