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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,910.48, 35,759.88 and 14,730.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,910.48, 35,759.88 and 14,730.32 is: 20,329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,910.48 : 35,759.88 = 14,730.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,910.48/35,759.88 = 14,730.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,910.48x = 35,759.88 × 14,730.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,910.48x = 526,754,475.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,754,475.56/25,910.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.78

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