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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,376.58, 35,018.96 and 14,046.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,376.58, 35,018.96 and 14,046.54 is: 19,383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,376.58 : 35,018.96 = 14,046.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,376.58/35,018.96 = 14,046.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,376.58x = 35,018.96 × 14,046.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,376.58x = 491,895,222.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,895,222.40/25,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,383.83

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