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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,961.64, 35,822.34 and 14,781.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,961.64, 35,822.34 and 14,781.48 is: 20,395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,961.64 : 35,822.34 = 14,781.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,961.64/35,822.34 = 14,781.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,961.64x = 35,822.34 × 14,781.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,961.64x = 529,507,202.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,507,202.26/25,961.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,395.75

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