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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.08, 35,846.51 and 14,645.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.08, 35,846.51 and 14,645.40 is: 20,210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.08 : 35,846.51 = 14,645.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.08/35,846.51 = 14,645.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.08x = 35,846.51 × 14,645.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.08x = 524,986,477.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,986,477.55/25,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.38

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