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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,412.73, 35,069.78 and 14,082.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,412.73, 35,069.78 and 14,082.42 is: 19,433.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,412.73 : 35,069.78 = 14,082.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,412.73/35,069.78 = 14,082.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,412.73x = 35,069.78 × 14,082.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,412.73x = 493,867,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,867,261.50/25,412.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,433.85

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