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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,373.03, 35,014.05 and 14,042.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,373.03, 35,014.05 and 14,042.99 is: 19,378.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,373.03 : 35,014.05 = 14,042.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,373.03/35,014.05 = 14,042.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,373.03x = 35,014.05 × 14,042.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,373.03x = 491,701,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,701,778.94/25,373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,378.92

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