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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,879.02, 35,709.30 and 14,546.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,879.02, 35,709.30 and 14,546.58 is: 20,072.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,879.02 : 35,709.30 = 14,546.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,879.02/35,709.30 = 14,546.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,879.02x = 35,709.30 × 14,546.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,879.02x = 519,448,189.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,448,189.19/25,879.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,072.17

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