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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,786.18, 35,581.80 and 14,454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,786.18, 35,581.80 and 14,454.76 is: 19,945.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,786.18 : 35,581.80 = 14,454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,786.18/35,581.80 = 14,454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,786.18x = 35,581.80 × 14,454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,786.18x = 514,326,379.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,326,379.37/25,786.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,945.82

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