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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,946.31, 35,803.78 and 14,612.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,946.31, 35,803.78 and 14,612.19 is: 20,163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,946.31 : 35,803.78 = 14,612.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,946.31/35,803.78 = 14,612.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,946.31x = 35,803.78 × 14,612.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,946.31x = 523,171,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,171,636.08/25,946.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,163.62

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