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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,421.52, 35,081.99 and 14,091.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,421.52, 35,081.99 and 14,091.27 is: 19,446.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,421.52 : 35,081.99 = 14,091.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,421.52/35,081.99 = 14,091.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,421.52x = 35,081.99 × 14,091.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,421.52x = 494,349,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,349,604.42/25,421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,446.11

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