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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,875.72, 35,708.31 and 14,545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,875.72, 35,708.31 and 14,545.44 is: 20,072.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,875.72 : 35,708.31 = 14,545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,875.72/35,708.31 = 14,545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,875.72x = 35,708.31 × 14,545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,875.72x = 519,393,080.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,393,080.61/25,875.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,072.60

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