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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,945.82, 35,806.12 and 15,344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,945.82, 35,806.12 and 15,344.54 is: 21,175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,945.82 : 35,806.12 = 15,344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,945.82/35,806.12 = 15,344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,945.82x = 35,806.12 × 15,344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,945.82x = 549,428,440.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,428,440.58/25,945.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,175.99

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