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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,782.95, 35,582.99 and 14,452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,782.95, 35,582.99 and 14,452.46 is: 19,945.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,782.95 : 35,582.99 = 14,452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,782.95/35,582.99 = 14,452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,782.95x = 35,582.99 × 14,452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,782.95x = 514,261,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,261,863.72/25,782.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,945.81

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