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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.26, 35,786.73 and 14,754.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.26, 35,786.73 and 14,754.98 is: 20,361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.26 : 35,786.73 = 14,754.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.26/35,786.73 = 14,754.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.26x = 35,786.73 × 14,754.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.26x = 528,032,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,032,485.42/25,932.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,361.99

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