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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,409.52, 35,064.72 and 14,078.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,409.52, 35,064.72 and 14,078.92 is: 19,428.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,409.52 : 35,064.72 = 14,078.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,409.52/35,064.72 = 14,078.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,409.52x = 35,064.72 × 14,078.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,409.52x = 493,673,387.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,673,387.70/25,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,428.68

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