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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,701.98, 35,468.82 and 14,949.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,701.98, 35,468.82 and 14,949.43 is: 20,630.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,701.98 : 35,468.82 = 14,949.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,701.98/35,468.82 = 14,949.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,701.98x = 35,468.82 × 14,949.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,701.98x = 530,238,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,238,553.10/25,701.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,630.26

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