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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,941.12, 35,796.72 and 14,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,941.12, 35,796.72 and 14,610 is: 20,160.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,941.12 : 35,796.72 = 14,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,941.12/35,796.72 = 14,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,941.12x = 35,796.72 × 14,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,941.12x = 522,990,079.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,990,079.20/25,941.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,160.66

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