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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,614.68, 35,352.84 and 20,349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,614.68, 35,352.84 and 20,349.68 is: 28,086.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,614.68 : 35,352.84 = 20,349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,614.68/35,352.84 = 20,349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,614.68x = 35,352.84 × 20,349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,614.68x = 719,418,981.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,418,981.09/25,614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,086.20

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