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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,926.55, 35,779.31 and 14,596.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,926.55, 35,779.31 and 14,596.45 is: 20,143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,926.55 : 35,779.31 = 14,596.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,926.55/35,779.31 = 14,596.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,926.55x = 35,779.31 × 14,596.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,926.55x = 522,250,909.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,250,909.45/25,926.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,143.48

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