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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,407.52, 35,061.62 and 14,077.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,407.52, 35,061.62 and 14,077.49 is: 19,426.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,407.52 : 35,061.62 = 14,077.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,407.52/35,061.62 = 14,077.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,407.52x = 35,061.62 × 14,077.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,407.52x = 493,579,359.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,579,359.24/25,407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,426.51

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