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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,750.70, 35,536.49 and 14,572.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,750.70, 35,536.49 and 14,572.70 is: 20,110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,750.70 : 35,536.49 = 14,572.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,750.70/35,536.49 = 14,572.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,750.70x = 35,536.49 × 14,572.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,750.70x = 517,862,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,862,357.28/25,750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,110.62

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