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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,891.27, 35,729.10 and 14,561.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,891.27, 35,729.10 and 14,561.26 is: 20,094.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,891.27 : 35,729.10 = 14,561.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,891.27/35,729.10 = 14,561.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,891.27x = 35,729.10 × 14,561.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,891.27x = 520,260,714.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,260,714.67/25,891.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,094.06

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