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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,942.40, 35,802.24 and 14,764.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,942.40, 35,802.24 and 14,764.16 is: 20,375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,942.40 : 35,802.24 = 14,764.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,942.40/35,802.24 = 14,764.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,942.40x = 35,802.24 × 14,764.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,942.40x = 528,589,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,589,999.72/25,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,375.52

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