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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,415.48, 35,072.35 and 14,085.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,415.48, 35,072.35 and 14,085.46 is: 19,437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,415.48 : 35,072.35 = 14,085.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,415.48/35,072.35 = 14,085.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,415.48x = 35,072.35 × 14,085.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,415.48x = 494,010,183.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,010,183.03/25,415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.37

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