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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.58, 35,845.79 and 14,645.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.58, 35,845.79 and 14,645.49 is: 20,209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.58 : 35,845.79 = 14,645.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.58/35,845.79 = 14,645.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.58x = 35,845.79 × 14,645.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.58x = 524,979,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,979,085.76/25,976.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.71

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