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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,377.51, 35,021.03 and 14,047.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,377.51, 35,021.03 and 14,047.79 is: 19,385.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,377.51 : 35,021.03 = 14,047.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,377.51/35,021.03 = 14,047.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,377.51x = 35,021.03 × 14,047.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,377.51x = 491,968,075.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,968,075.02/25,377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,385.99

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