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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,958.88, 35,819.19 and 14,627.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,958.88, 35,819.19 and 14,627.79 is: 20,184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,958.88 : 35,819.19 = 14,627.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,958.88/35,819.19 = 14,627.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,958.88x = 35,819.19 × 14,627.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,958.88x = 523,955,589.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,955,589.29/25,958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,184.06

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