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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,875.37, 35,709.02 and 14,545.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,875.37, 35,709.02 and 14,545.09 is: 20,072.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,875.37 : 35,709.02 = 14,545.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,875.37/35,709.02 = 14,545.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,875.37x = 35,709.02 × 14,545.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,875.37x = 519,390,909.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,390,909.71/25,875.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,072.79

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