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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,375.41, 35,017.82 and 14,044.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,375.41, 35,017.82 and 14,044.94 is: 19,381.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,375.41 : 35,017.82 = 14,044.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,375.41/35,017.82 = 14,044.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,375.41x = 35,017.82 × 14,044.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,375.41x = 491,822,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,822,935.52/25,375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,381.87

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