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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,819.49, 35,628.71 and 14,487.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,819.49, 35,628.71 and 14,487.45 is: 19,991.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,819.49 : 35,628.71 = 14,487.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,819.49/35,628.71 = 14,487.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,819.49x = 35,628.71 × 14,487.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,819.49x = 516,169,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,169,082.25/25,819.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.46

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