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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,375.40, 35,017.33 and 14,045.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,375.40, 35,017.33 and 14,045.36 is: 19,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,375.40 : 35,017.33 = 14,045.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,375.40/35,017.33 = 14,045.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,375.40x = 35,017.33 × 14,045.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,375.40x = 491,831,006.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,831,006.09/25,375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,382.20

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