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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,379.26, 35,022.87 and 14,048.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,379.26, 35,022.87 and 14,048.75 is: 19,387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,379.26 : 35,022.87 = 14,048.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,379.26/35,022.87 = 14,048.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,379.26x = 35,022.87 × 14,048.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,379.26x = 492,027,750.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,027,750.87/25,379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.00

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