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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,418.52, 35,076.40 and 14,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,418.52, 35,076.40 and 14,088 is: 19,440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,418.52 : 35,076.40 = 14,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,418.52/35,076.40 = 14,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,418.52x = 35,076.40 × 14,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,418.52x = 494,156,323.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,156,323.20/25,418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.80

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