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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,789.62, 35,592.63 and 14,462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,789.62, 35,592.63 and 14,462.18 is: 19,959.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,789.62 : 35,592.63 = 14,462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,789.62/35,592.63 = 14,462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,789.62x = 35,592.63 × 14,462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,789.62x = 514,747,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,747,004.36/25,789.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.46

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