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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,936.89, 35,792.52 and 14,606.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,936.89, 35,792.52 and 14,606.42 is: 20,156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,936.89 : 35,792.52 = 14,606.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,936.89/35,792.52 = 14,606.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,936.89x = 35,792.52 × 14,606.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,936.89x = 522,800,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,800,401.02/25,936.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,156.63

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