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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,760.82, 35,550.31 and 15,005.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,760.82, 35,550.31 and 15,005.42 is: 20,707.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,760.82 : 35,550.31 = 15,005.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,760.82/35,550.31 = 15,005.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,760.82x = 35,550.31 × 15,005.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,760.82x = 533,447,314.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,447,314.29/25,760.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,707.70

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