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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,645.78, 35,384.95 and 15,033.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,645.78, 35,384.95 and 15,033.37 is: 20,742.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,645.78 : 35,384.95 = 15,033.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,645.78/35,384.95 = 15,033.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,645.78x = 35,384.95 × 15,033.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,645.78x = 531,954,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,954,870.49/25,645.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,742.39

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