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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,402.48, 35,059.41 and 15,332.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,402.48, 35,059.41 and 15,332.35 is: 21,161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,402.48 : 35,059.41 = 15,332.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,402.48/35,059.41 = 15,332.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,402.48x = 35,059.41 × 15,332.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,402.48x = 537,543,144.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,543,144.91/25,402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,161.05

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