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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,675.96, 35,442.24 and 15,074.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,675.96, 35,442.24 and 15,074.48 is: 20,808.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,675.96 : 35,442.24 = 15,074.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,675.96/35,442.24 = 15,074.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,675.96x = 35,442.24 × 15,074.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,675.96x = 534,273,338.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,273,338.04/25,675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,808.31

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