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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,979.67, 35,850.60 and 14,648.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,979.67, 35,850.60 and 14,648.85 is: 20,214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,979.67 : 35,850.60 = 14,648.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,979.67/35,850.60 = 14,648.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,979.67x = 35,850.60 × 14,648.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,979.67x = 525,170,061.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,170,061.81/25,979.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,214.65

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