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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,948.32, 35,806.55 and 14,614.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,948.32, 35,806.55 and 14,614.19 is: 20,166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,948.32 : 35,806.55 = 14,614.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,948.32/35,806.55 = 14,614.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,948.32x = 35,806.55 × 14,614.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,948.32x = 523,283,472.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,283,472.84/25,948.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,166.37

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