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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,952.61, 35,807.19 and 14,618.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,952.61, 35,807.19 and 14,618.13 is: 20,168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,952.61 : 35,807.19 = 14,618.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,952.61/35,807.19 = 14,618.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,952.61x = 35,807.19 × 14,618.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,952.61x = 523,434,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,434,158.35/25,952.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,168.84

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