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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.07, 35,275.38 and 14,950.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.07, 35,275.38 and 14,950.31 is: 20,634.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.07 : 35,275.38 = 14,950.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.07/35,275.38 = 14,950.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.07x = 35,275.38 × 14,950.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.07x = 527,377,866.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,377,866.37/25,558.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,634.49

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