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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,411.59, 35,066.61 and 14,080.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,411.59, 35,066.61 and 14,080.40 is: 19,430.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,411.59 : 35,066.61 = 14,080.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,411.59/35,066.61 = 14,080.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,411.59x = 35,066.61 × 14,080.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,411.59x = 493,751,720.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,751,720.11/25,411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.18

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