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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,418.24, 35,077.12 and 14,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,418.24, 35,077.12 and 14,240 is: 19,651.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,418.24 : 35,077.12 = 14,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,418.24/35,077.12 = 14,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,418.24x = 35,077.12 × 14,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,418.24x = 499,498,188.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,498,188.80/25,418.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,651.17

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