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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,403.52, 35,056.44 and 14,072.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,403.52, 35,056.44 and 14,072.92 is: 19,420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,403.52 : 35,056.44 = 14,072.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,403.52/35,056.44 = 14,072.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,403.52x = 35,056.44 × 14,072.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,403.52x = 493,346,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,346,475.60/25,403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,420.40

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