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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,936.02, 35,788.77 and 14,604.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,936.02, 35,788.77 and 14,604.66 is: 20,152.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,936.02 : 35,788.77 = 14,604.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,936.02/35,788.77 = 14,604.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,936.02x = 35,788.77 × 14,604.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,936.02x = 522,682,817.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,682,817.67/25,936.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,152.78

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