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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,936.41, 35,792.94 and 14,606.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,936.41, 35,792.94 and 14,606.31 is: 20,157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,936.41 : 35,792.94 = 14,606.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,936.41/35,792.94 = 14,606.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,936.41x = 35,792.94 × 14,606.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,936.41x = 522,802,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,802,777.45/25,936.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.10

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