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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,412.29, 35,068.43 and 14,081.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,412.29, 35,068.43 and 14,081.70 is: 19,432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,412.29 : 35,068.43 = 14,081.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,412.29/35,068.43 = 14,081.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,412.29x = 35,068.43 × 14,081.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,412.29x = 493,823,060.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,823,060.38/25,412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,432.45

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