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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,950.79, 35,812.17 and 15,051.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,950.79, 35,812.17 and 15,051.04 is: 20,770.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,950.79 : 35,812.17 = 15,051.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,950.79/35,812.17 = 15,051.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,950.79x = 35,812.17 × 15,051.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,950.79x = 539,010,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,010,327.90/25,950.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.48

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