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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,381.32, 35,026.40 and 14,050.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,381.32, 35,026.40 and 14,050.48 is: 19,389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,381.32 : 35,026.40 = 14,050.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,381.32/35,026.40 = 14,050.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,381.32x = 35,026.40 × 14,050.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,381.32x = 492,137,732.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,137,732.67/25,381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,389.76

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