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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,411.46, 35,064.90 and 14,078.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,411.46, 35,064.90 and 14,078.14 is: 19,426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,411.46 : 35,064.90 = 14,078.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,411.46/35,064.90 = 14,078.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,411.46x = 35,064.90 × 14,078.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,411.46x = 493,648,483.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,648,483.62/25,411.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,426.22

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