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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,412.52, 35,065.96 and 14,081.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,412.52, 35,065.96 and 14,081.47 is: 19,430.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,412.52 : 35,065.96 = 14,081.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,412.52/35,065.96 = 14,081.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,412.52x = 35,065.96 × 14,081.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,412.52x = 493,780,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,780,318.72/25,412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.59

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