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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,778.04, 35,572.62 and 14,600.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,778.04, 35,572.62 and 14,600.04 is: 20,147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,778.04 : 35,572.62 = 14,600.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,778.04/35,572.62 = 14,600.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,778.04x = 35,572.62 × 14,600.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,778.04x = 519,361,674.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,361,674.90/25,778.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,147.45

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