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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,926.60, 35,778.84 and 14,748.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,926.60, 35,778.84 and 14,748.60 is: 20,353.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,926.60 : 35,778.84 = 14,748.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,926.60/35,778.84 = 14,748.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,926.60x = 35,778.84 × 14,748.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,926.60x = 527,687,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,687,799.62/25,926.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,353.14

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