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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,943.12, 35,799.48 and 14,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,943.12, 35,799.48 and 14,612 is: 20,163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,943.12 : 35,799.48 = 14,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,943.12/35,799.48 = 14,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,943.12x = 35,799.48 × 14,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,943.12x = 523,102,001.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,102,001.76/25,943.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,163.42

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