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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.38, 35,367.74 and 15,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.38, 35,367.74 and 15,026.08 is: 20,735.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.38 : 35,367.74 = 15,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.38/35,367.74 = 15,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.38x = 35,367.74 × 15,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.38x = 531,438,351.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,438,351.39/25,629.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,735.51

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