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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,949.62, 35,812.29 and 14,771.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,949.62, 35,812.29 and 14,771.62 is: 20,385.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,949.62 : 35,812.29 = 14,771.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,949.62/35,812.29 = 14,771.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,949.62x = 35,812.29 × 14,771.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,949.62x = 529,005,539.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,005,539.21/25,949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,385.87

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