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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.85, 35,846.42 and 14,490.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.85, 35,846.42 and 14,490.86 is: 19,997.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.85 : 35,846.42 = 14,490.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.85/35,846.42 = 14,490.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.85x = 35,846.42 × 14,490.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.85x = 519,445,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,445,202.03/25,975.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,997.24

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