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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,739.24, 35,519.46 and 14,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,739.24, 35,519.46 and 14,561 is: 20,093.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,739.24 : 35,519.46 = 14,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,739.24/35,519.46 = 14,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,739.24x = 35,519.46 × 14,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,739.24x = 517,198,857.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,198,857.06/25,739.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.79

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