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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,782.48, 35,577.36 and 14,451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,782.48, 35,577.36 and 14,451.12 is: 19,941.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,782.48 : 35,577.36 = 14,451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,782.48/35,577.36 = 14,451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,782.48x = 35,577.36 × 14,451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,782.48x = 514,132,698.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,132,698.64/25,782.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,941.17

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