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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,948.76, 35,801.87 and 14,614.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,948.76, 35,801.87 and 14,614.29 is: 20,163.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,948.76 : 35,801.87 = 14,614.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,948.76/35,801.87 = 14,614.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,948.76x = 35,801.87 × 14,614.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,948.76x = 523,218,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,218,809.92/25,948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,163.54

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