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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,605.48, 35,327.69 and 14,848.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,605.48, 35,327.69 and 14,848.17 is: 20,485.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,605.48 : 35,327.69 = 14,848.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,605.48/35,327.69 = 14,848.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,605.48x = 35,327.69 × 14,848.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,605.48x = 524,551,472.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,551,472.59/25,605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,485.91

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