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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,375.01, 35,017.58 and 14,045.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,375.01, 35,017.58 and 14,045.29 is: 19,382.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,375.01 : 35,017.58 = 14,045.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,375.01/35,017.58 = 14,045.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,375.01x = 35,017.58 × 14,045.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,375.01x = 491,831,908.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,831,908.43/25,375.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,382.53

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