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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,909.59, 35,754.42 and 14,579.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,909.59, 35,754.42 and 14,579.73 is: 20,119.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,909.59 : 35,754.42 = 14,579.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,909.59/35,754.42 = 14,579.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,909.59x = 35,754.42 × 14,579.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,909.59x = 521,289,789.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,289,789.91/25,909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,119.57

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