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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,756.58, 35,541.69 and 14,578.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,756.58, 35,541.69 and 14,578.58 is: 20,117.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,756.58 : 35,541.69 = 14,578.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,756.58/35,541.69 = 14,578.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,756.58x = 35,541.69 × 14,578.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,756.58x = 518,147,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,147,371.00/25,756.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,117.09

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