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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,811.62, 35,619.88 and 14,326.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,811.62, 35,619.88 and 14,326.41 is: 19,770.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,811.62 : 35,619.88 = 14,326.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,811.62/35,619.88 = 14,326.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,811.62x = 35,619.88 × 14,326.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,811.62x = 510,305,005.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,305,005.03/25,811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,770.36

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