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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.45, 35,879.24 and 14,671.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.45, 35,879.24 and 14,671.35 is: 20,246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.45 : 35,879.24 = 14,671.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.45/35,879.24 = 14,671.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.45x = 35,879.24 × 14,671.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.45x = 526,396,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,396,924.45/25,999.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.47

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