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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,658.44, 35,409.36 and 15,048.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,658.44, 35,409.36 and 15,048.52 is: 20,767.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,658.44 : 35,409.36 = 15,048.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,658.44/35,409.36 = 15,048.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,658.44x = 35,409.36 × 15,048.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,658.44x = 532,858,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,858,462.15/25,658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,767.38

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