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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,627.46, 35,365.91 and 14,296.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,627.46, 35,365.91 and 14,296.95 is: 19,729.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,627.46 : 35,365.91 = 14,296.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,627.46/35,365.91 = 14,296.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,627.46x = 35,365.91 × 14,296.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,627.46x = 505,624,764.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,624,764.90/25,627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.81

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