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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.51, 35,367.92 and 15,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.51, 35,367.92 and 15,026.20 is: 20,735.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.51 : 35,367.92 = 15,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.51/35,367.92 = 15,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.51x = 35,367.92 × 15,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.51x = 531,445,364.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,445,364.37/25,629.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,735.69

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