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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,372.94, 35,013.79 and 14,042.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,372.94, 35,013.79 and 14,042.92 is: 19,378.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,372.94 : 35,013.79 = 14,042.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,372.94/35,013.79 = 14,042.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,372.94x = 35,013.79 × 14,042.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,372.94x = 491,695,851.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,695,851.87/25,372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,378.75

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