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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,379.98, 35,023.95 and 14,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,379.98, 35,023.95 and 14,049.24 is: 19,387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,379.98 : 35,023.95 = 14,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,379.98/35,023.95 = 14,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,379.98x = 35,023.95 × 14,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,379.98x = 492,059,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,059,885.98/25,379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.72

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