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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,550.94, 35,260.56 and 14,938.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,550.94, 35,260.56 and 14,938.50 is: 20,615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,550.94 : 35,260.56 = 14,938.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,550.94/35,260.56 = 14,938.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,550.94x = 35,260.56 × 14,938.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,550.94x = 526,739,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,739,875.56/25,550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,615.28

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