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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,402.62, 35,054.82 and 14,071.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,402.62, 35,054.82 and 14,071.65 is: 19,418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,402.62 : 35,054.82 = 14,071.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,402.62/35,054.82 = 14,071.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,402.62x = 35,054.82 × 14,071.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,402.62x = 493,279,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,279,157.85/25,402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,418.44

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