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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,904.52, 35,748.10 and 14,726.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,904.52, 35,748.10 and 14,726.60 is: 20,322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,904.52 : 35,748.10 = 14,726.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,904.52/35,748.10 = 14,726.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,904.52x = 35,748.10 × 14,726.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,904.52x = 526,447,969.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,447,969.46/25,904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.63

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