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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,942.80, 35,794.56 and 14,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,942.80, 35,794.56 and 14,610 is: 20,158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,942.80 : 35,794.56 = 14,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,942.80/35,794.56 = 14,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,942.80x = 35,794.56 × 14,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,942.80x = 522,958,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,958,521.60/25,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,158.14

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