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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.24, 35,782.92 and 14,752.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.24, 35,782.92 and 14,752.08 is: 20,355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.24 : 35,782.92 = 14,752.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.24/35,782.92 = 14,752.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.24x = 35,782.92 × 14,752.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.24x = 527,872,498.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,872,498.47/25,932.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,355.84

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