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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,905.42, 35,748.71 and 15,702.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,905.42, 35,748.71 and 15,702.50 is: 21,668.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,905.42 : 35,748.71 = 15,702.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,905.42/35,748.71 = 15,702.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,905.42x = 35,748.71 × 15,702.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,905.42x = 561,343,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,343,979.29/25,905.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,668.97

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