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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,380.62, 35,024.83 and 14,049.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,380.62, 35,024.83 and 14,049.87 is: 19,388.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,380.62 : 35,024.83 = 14,049.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,380.62/35,024.83 = 14,049.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,380.62x = 35,024.83 × 14,049.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,380.62x = 492,094,319.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,094,319.06/25,380.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.59

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