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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,960.70, 35,825.91 and 14,630.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,960.70, 35,825.91 and 14,630.37 is: 20,189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,960.70 : 35,825.91 = 14,630.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,960.70/35,825.91 = 14,630.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,960.70x = 35,825.91 × 14,630.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,960.70x = 524,146,245.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,146,245.73/25,960.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,189.99

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