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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,924.78, 35,779.66 and 14,596.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,924.78, 35,779.66 and 14,596.48 is: 20,145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,924.78 : 35,779.66 = 14,596.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,924.78/35,779.66 = 14,596.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,924.78x = 35,779.66 × 14,596.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,924.78x = 522,257,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,257,091.60/25,924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,145.09

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