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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,799.83, 35,604.15 and 15,044.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,799.83, 35,604.15 and 15,044.41 is: 20,761.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,799.83 : 35,604.15 = 15,044.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,799.83/35,604.15 = 15,044.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,799.83x = 35,604.15 × 15,044.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,799.83x = 535,643,430.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,643,430.30/25,799.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.51

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