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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,389.99, 35,037.63 and 14,779.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,389.99, 35,037.63 and 14,779.40 is: 20,395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,389.99 : 35,037.63 = 14,779.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,389.99/35,037.63 = 14,779.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,389.99x = 35,037.63 × 14,779.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,389.99x = 517,834,973.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,834,973.63/25,389.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,395.24

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