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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,952.82, 35,812.74 and 14,618.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,952.82, 35,812.74 and 14,618.70 is: 20,172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,952.82 : 35,812.74 = 14,618.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,952.82/35,812.74 = 14,618.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,952.82x = 35,812.74 × 14,618.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,952.82x = 523,535,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,535,702.24/25,952.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,172.59

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