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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,919.64, 35,768.88 and 14,741.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,919.64, 35,768.88 and 14,741.64 is: 20,343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,919.64 : 35,768.88 = 14,741.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,919.64/35,768.88 = 14,741.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,919.64x = 35,768.88 × 14,741.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,919.64x = 527,291,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,291,952.16/25,919.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,343.34

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