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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,768.66, 35,560.93 and 14,438.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,768.66, 35,560.93 and 14,438.58 is: 19,925.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,768.66 : 35,560.93 = 14,438.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,768.66/35,560.93 = 14,438.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,768.66x = 35,560.93 × 14,438.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,768.66x = 513,449,332.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,449,332.68/25,768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,925.34

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