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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,738.62, 35,519.49 and 14,560.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,738.62, 35,519.49 and 14,560.62 is: 20,093.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,738.62 : 35,519.49 = 14,560.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,738.62/35,519.49 = 14,560.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,738.62x = 35,519.49 × 14,560.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,738.62x = 517,185,796.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,185,796.48/25,738.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.77

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