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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,659.72, 35,410.37 and 15,049.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,659.72, 35,410.37 and 15,049.26 is: 20,767.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,659.72 : 35,410.37 = 15,049.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,659.72/35,410.37 = 15,049.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,659.72x = 35,410.37 × 15,049.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,659.72x = 532,899,789.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,899,789.58/25,659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,767.95

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