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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,626.78, 35,365.41 and 14,296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,626.78, 35,365.41 and 14,296.50 is: 19,729.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,626.78 : 35,365.41 = 14,296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,626.78/35,365.41 = 14,296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,626.78x = 35,365.41 × 14,296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,626.78x = 505,601,584.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,601,584.07/25,626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.42

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