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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,376.78, 35,022.23 and 14,048.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,376.78, 35,022.23 and 14,048.93 is: 19,388.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,376.78 : 35,022.23 = 14,048.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,376.78/35,022.23 = 14,048.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,376.78x = 35,022.23 × 14,048.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,376.78x = 492,024,612.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,024,612.36/25,376.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.78

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