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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,372.39, 35,013.04 and 14,042.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,372.39, 35,013.04 and 14,042.37 is: 19,378.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,372.39 : 35,013.04 = 14,042.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,372.39/35,013.04 = 14,042.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,372.39x = 35,013.04 × 14,042.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,372.39x = 491,666,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,666,062.50/25,372.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,378.00

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