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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,370.61, 35,018.48 and 14,762.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,370.61, 35,018.48 and 14,762.29 is: 20,376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,370.61 : 35,018.48 = 14,762.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,370.61/35,018.48 = 14,762.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,370.61x = 35,018.48 × 14,762.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,370.61x = 516,952,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,952,795.76/25,370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,376.05

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