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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,979.46, 35,849.52 and 14,651.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,979.46, 35,849.52 and 14,651.74 is: 20,218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,979.46 : 35,849.52 = 14,651.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,979.46/35,849.52 = 14,651.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,979.46x = 35,849.52 × 14,651.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,979.46x = 525,257,846.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,257,846.16/25,979.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,218.20

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