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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,949.08, 35,807.70 and 14,618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,949.08, 35,807.70 and 14,618.08 is: 20,171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,949.08 : 35,807.70 = 14,618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,949.08/35,807.70 = 14,618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,949.08x = 35,807.70 × 14,618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,949.08x = 523,439,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,439,823.22/25,949.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,171.81

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