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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,411.40, 35,068.10 and 14,233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,411.40, 35,068.10 and 14,233.48 is: 19,642.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,411.40 : 35,068.10 = 14,233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,411.40/35,068.10 = 14,233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,411.40x = 35,068.10 × 14,233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,411.40x = 499,141,099.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,141,099.99/25,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,642.41

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