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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,592.48, 35,326.46 and 14,985.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,592.48, 35,326.46 and 14,985.52 is: 20,685.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,592.48 : 35,326.46 = 14,985.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,592.48/35,326.46 = 14,985.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,592.48x = 35,326.46 × 14,985.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,592.48x = 529,385,372.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,385,372.86/25,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.19

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