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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,377.62, 35,020.40 and 14,046.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,377.62, 35,020.40 and 14,046.71 is: 19,384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,377.62 : 35,020.40 = 14,046.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,377.62/35,020.40 = 14,046.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,377.62x = 35,020.40 × 14,046.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,377.62x = 491,921,157.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,921,157.55/25,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,384.06

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