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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,796.68, 35,599.80 and 15,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,796.68, 35,599.80 and 15,041.26 is: 20,757.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,796.68 : 35,599.80 = 15,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,796.68/35,599.80 = 15,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,796.68x = 35,599.80 × 15,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,796.68x = 535,465,821.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,465,821.74/25,796.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.16

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