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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,920.48, 35,773.68 and 14,740.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,920.48, 35,773.68 and 14,740.32 is: 20,343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,920.48 : 35,773.68 = 14,740.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,920.48/35,773.68 = 14,740.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,920.48x = 35,773.68 × 14,740.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,920.48x = 527,315,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,315,490.78/25,920.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,343.59

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