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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,872.24, 35,702.88 and 14,541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,872.24, 35,702.88 and 14,541.48 is: 20,066.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,872.24 : 35,702.88 = 14,541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,872.24/35,702.88 = 14,541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,872.24x = 35,702.88 × 14,541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,872.24x = 519,172,715.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,172,715.46/25,872.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,066.79

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