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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,961.16, 35,829.33 and 14,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,961.16, 35,829.33 and 14,631 is: 20,192.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,961.16 : 35,829.33 = 14,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,961.16/35,829.33 = 14,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,961.16x = 35,829.33 × 14,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,961.16x = 524,218,927.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,218,927.23/25,961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,192.43

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