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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,582.31, 35,303.64 and 14,829.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,582.31, 35,303.64 and 14,829.26 is: 20,464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,582.31 : 35,303.64 = 14,829.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,582.31/35,303.64 = 14,829.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,582.31x = 35,303.64 × 14,829.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,582.31x = 523,526,679.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,526,679.99/25,582.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,464.41

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