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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,912.98, 35,762.94 and 14,582.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,912.98, 35,762.94 and 14,582.88 is: 20,126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,912.98 : 35,762.94 = 14,582.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,912.98/35,762.94 = 14,582.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,912.98x = 35,762.94 × 14,582.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,912.98x = 521,526,662.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,526,662.47/25,912.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,126.08

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