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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,555.10, 35,269.02 and 14,944.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,555.10, 35,269.02 and 14,944.50 is: 20,625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,555.10 : 35,269.02 = 14,944.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,555.10/35,269.02 = 14,944.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,555.10x = 35,269.02 × 14,944.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,555.10x = 527,077,869.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,077,869.39/25,555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.16

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