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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,658.58, 35,399.48 and 15,046.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,658.58, 35,399.48 and 15,046.16 is: 20,758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,658.58 : 35,399.48 = 15,046.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,658.58/35,399.48 = 15,046.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,658.58x = 35,399.48 × 15,046.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,658.58x = 532,626,240.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,626,240.00/25,658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,758.21

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