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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,416.26, 35,074.46 and 14,085.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,416.26, 35,074.46 and 14,085.78 is: 19,438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,416.26 : 35,074.46 = 14,085.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,416.26/35,074.46 = 14,085.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,416.26x = 35,074.46 × 14,085.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,416.26x = 494,051,162.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,051,162.39/25,416.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,438.39

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