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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,850.54, 35,672.60 and 14,521.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,850.54, 35,672.60 and 14,521.07 is: 20,038.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,850.54 : 35,672.60 = 14,521.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,850.54/35,672.60 = 14,521.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,850.54x = 35,672.60 × 14,521.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,850.54x = 518,004,447.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,004,447.17/25,850.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,038.44

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