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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,824.88, 35,641.56 and 14,650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,824.88, 35,641.56 and 14,650.48 is: 20,219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,824.88 : 35,641.56 = 14,650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,824.88/35,641.56 = 14,650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,824.88x = 35,641.56 × 14,650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,824.88x = 522,165,961.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,165,961.95/25,824.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,219.49

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