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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,908.48, 35,752.32 and 14,730.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,908.48, 35,752.32 and 14,730.24 is: 20,326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,908.48 : 35,752.32 = 14,730.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,908.48/35,752.32 = 14,730.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,908.48x = 35,752.32 × 14,730.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,908.48x = 526,640,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,640,254.16/25,908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,326.95

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