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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,382.52, 35,027.82 and 14,052.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,382.52, 35,027.82 and 14,052.60 is: 19,392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,382.52 : 35,027.82 = 14,052.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,382.52/35,027.82 = 14,052.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,382.52x = 35,027.82 × 14,052.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,382.52x = 492,231,943.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,231,943.33/25,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,392.56

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