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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,764.58, 35,552.73 and 14,586.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,764.58, 35,552.73 and 14,586.58 is: 20,128.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,764.58 : 35,552.73 = 14,586.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,764.58/35,552.73 = 14,586.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,764.58x = 35,552.73 × 14,586.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,764.58x = 518,592,740.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,592,740.36/25,764.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,128.13

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