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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,676.82, 35,430.46 and 14,344.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,676.82, 35,430.46 and 14,344.90 is: 19,793.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,676.82 : 35,430.46 = 14,344.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,676.82/35,430.46 = 14,344.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,676.82x = 35,430.46 × 14,344.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,676.82x = 508,246,361.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,246,361.91/25,676.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,793.97

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