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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.12, 35,846.33 and 14,645.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.12, 35,846.33 and 14,645.52 is: 20,210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.12 : 35,846.33 = 14,645.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.12/35,846.33 = 14,645.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.12x = 35,846.33 × 14,645.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.12x = 524,987,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,987,890.48/25,976.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.41

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