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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,858.41, 35,684.44 and 14,527.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,858.41, 35,684.44 and 14,527.92 is: 20,048.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,858.41 : 35,684.44 = 14,527.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,858.41/35,684.44 = 14,527.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,858.41x = 35,684.44 × 14,527.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,858.41x = 518,420,689.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,420,689.56/25,858.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,048.44

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