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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,371.20, 35,012.33 and 14,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,371.20, 35,012.33 and 14,041.48 is: 19,377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,371.20 : 35,012.33 = 14,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,371.20/35,012.33 = 14,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,371.20x = 35,012.33 × 14,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,371.20x = 491,624,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,624,852.52/25,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,377.28

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