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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,738.92, 35,518.50 and 14,558.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,738.92, 35,518.50 and 14,558.76 is: 20,090.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,738.92 : 35,518.50 = 14,558.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,738.92/35,518.50 = 14,558.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,738.92x = 35,518.50 × 14,558.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,738.92x = 517,105,317.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,105,317.06/25,738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,090.40

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