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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,664.42, 35,406.96 and 15,050.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,664.42, 35,406.96 and 15,050.18 is: 20,763.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,664.42 : 35,406.96 = 15,050.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,664.42/35,406.96 = 15,050.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,664.42x = 35,406.96 × 15,050.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,664.42x = 532,881,121.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,881,121.25/25,664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,763.42

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