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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,950.76, 35,812.32 and 14,773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,950.76, 35,812.32 and 14,773.48 is: 20,387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,950.76 : 35,812.32 = 14,773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,950.76/35,812.32 = 14,773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,950.76x = 35,812.32 × 14,773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,950.76x = 529,072,593.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,072,593.27/25,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,387.56

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