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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,385.25, 35,030.76 and 14,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,385.25, 35,030.76 and 14,055.24 is: 19,395.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,385.25 : 35,030.76 = 14,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,385.25/35,030.76 = 14,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,385.25x = 35,030.76 × 14,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,385.25x = 492,365,739.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,365,739.18/25,385.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,395.74

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