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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,637.04, 35,382.35 and 14,879.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,637.04, 35,382.35 and 14,879.62 is: 20,535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,637.04 : 35,382.35 = 14,879.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,637.04/35,382.35 = 14,879.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,637.04x = 35,382.35 × 14,879.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,637.04x = 526,475,805.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,475,805.11/25,637.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,535.75

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