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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,961.39, 35,826.86 and 14,631.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,961.39, 35,826.86 and 14,631.06 is: 20,190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,961.39 : 35,826.86 = 14,631.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,961.39/35,826.86 = 14,631.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,961.39x = 35,826.86 × 14,631.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,961.39x = 524,184,938.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,184,938.27/25,961.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,190.94

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