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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.46, 35,829.88 and 15,062.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.46, 35,829.88 and 15,062.83 is: 20,787.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.46 : 35,829.88 = 15,062.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.46/35,829.88 = 15,062.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.46x = 35,829.88 × 15,062.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.46x = 539,699,264.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,699,264.13/25,962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.68

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