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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.45, 35,846.78 and 14,645.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.45, 35,846.78 and 14,645.84 is: 20,210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.45 : 35,846.78 = 14,645.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.45/35,846.78 = 14,645.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.45x = 35,846.78 × 14,645.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.45x = 525,006,245.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,006,245.17/25,976.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.86

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