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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,374.58, 35,016.20 and 14,044.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,374.58, 35,016.20 and 14,044.54 is: 19,381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,374.58 : 35,016.20 = 14,044.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,374.58/35,016.20 = 14,044.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,374.58x = 35,016.20 × 14,044.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,374.58x = 491,786,421.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,786,421.55/25,374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,381.07

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