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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,372.54, 35,015.85 and 14,042.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,372.54, 35,015.85 and 14,042.51 is: 19,379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,372.54 : 35,015.85 = 14,042.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,372.54/35,015.85 = 14,042.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,372.54x = 35,015.85 × 14,042.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,372.54x = 491,710,423.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,710,423.78/25,372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,379.63

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