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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,855.44, 35,677.44 and 14,525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,855.44, 35,677.44 and 14,525.52 is: 20,043.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,855.44 : 35,677.44 = 14,525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,855.44/35,677.44 = 14,525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,855.44x = 35,677.44 × 14,525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,855.44x = 518,233,368.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,233,368.27/25,855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,043.49

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