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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,376.62, 35,019.82 and 14,046.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,376.62, 35,019.82 and 14,046.90 is: 19,384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,376.62 : 35,019.82 = 14,046.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,376.62/35,019.82 = 14,046.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,376.62x = 35,019.82 × 14,046.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,376.62x = 491,919,909.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,919,909.56/25,376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,384.77

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