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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.76, 35,787.42 and 14,755.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.76, 35,787.42 and 14,755.48 is: 20,362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.76 : 35,787.42 = 14,755.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.76/35,787.42 = 14,755.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.76x = 35,787.42 × 14,755.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.76x = 528,060,560.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,060,560.06/25,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,362.68

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