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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,941.62, 35,797.41 and 14,610.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,941.62, 35,797.41 and 14,610.50 is: 20,161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,941.62 : 35,797.41 = 14,610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,941.62/35,797.41 = 14,610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,941.62x = 35,797.41 × 14,610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,941.62x = 523,018,058.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,018,058.81/25,941.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,161.35

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