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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,949.26, 35,802.57 and 14,614.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,949.26, 35,802.57 and 14,614.79 is: 20,164.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,949.26 : 35,802.57 = 14,614.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,949.26/35,802.57 = 14,614.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,949.26x = 35,802.57 × 14,614.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,949.26x = 523,246,789.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,246,789.92/25,949.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,164.23

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