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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,372.52, 35,013.36 and 14,042.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,372.52, 35,013.36 and 14,042.49 is: 19,378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,372.52 : 35,013.36 = 14,042.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,372.52/35,013.36 = 14,042.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,372.52x = 35,013.36 × 14,042.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,372.52x = 491,674,582.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,674,582.60/25,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,378.23

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