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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,550.48, 35,263.89 and 14,938.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,550.48, 35,263.89 and 14,938.07 is: 20,617.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,550.48 : 35,263.89 = 14,938.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,550.48/35,263.89 = 14,938.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,550.48x = 35,263.89 × 14,938.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,550.48x = 526,774,280.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,774,280.97/25,550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,617.00

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