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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,790.57, 35,591.52 and 14,612.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,790.57, 35,591.52 and 14,612.57 is: 20,165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,790.57 : 35,591.52 = 14,612.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,790.57/35,591.52 = 14,612.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,790.57x = 35,591.52 × 14,612.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,790.57x = 520,083,326.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,083,326.39/25,790.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,165.64

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