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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,861.61, 35,686.81 and 14,530.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,861.61, 35,686.81 and 14,530.22 is: 20,050.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,861.61 : 35,686.81 = 14,530.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,861.61/35,686.81 = 14,530.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,861.61x = 35,686.81 × 14,530.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,861.61x = 518,536,985.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,536,985.64/25,861.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.45

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