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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,938.77, 35,795.12 and 14,608.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,938.77, 35,795.12 and 14,608.28 is: 20,159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,938.77 : 35,795.12 = 14,608.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,938.77/35,795.12 = 14,608.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,938.77x = 35,795.12 × 14,608.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,938.77x = 522,905,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,905,152.04/25,938.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,159.22

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