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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,675.76, 35,432.25 and 14,345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,675.76, 35,432.25 and 14,345.48 is: 19,796.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,675.76 : 35,432.25 = 14,345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,675.76/35,432.25 = 14,345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,675.76x = 35,432.25 × 14,345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,675.76x = 508,292,633.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,292,633.73/25,675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,796.60

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