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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,408.58, 35,060.34 and 14,075.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,408.58, 35,060.34 and 14,075.27 is: 19,421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,408.58 : 35,060.34 = 14,075.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,408.58/35,060.34 = 14,075.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,408.58x = 35,060.34 × 14,075.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,408.58x = 493,483,751.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,483,751.79/25,408.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,421.93

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