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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,949.98, 35,811.08 and 14,619.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,949.98, 35,811.08 and 14,619.61 is: 20,175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,949.98 : 35,811.08 = 14,619.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,949.98/35,811.08 = 14,619.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,949.98x = 35,811.08 × 14,619.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,949.98x = 523,543,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,543,860.65/25,949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,175.12

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