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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,410.36, 35,068.48 and 14,800.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,410.36, 35,068.48 and 14,800.98 is: 20,426.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,410.36 : 35,068.48 = 14,800.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,410.36/35,068.48 = 14,800.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,410.36x = 35,068.48 × 14,800.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,410.36x = 519,047,871.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,047,871.11/25,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,426.62

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