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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.03, 35,091.37 and 14,100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.03, 35,091.37 and 14,100.08 is: 19,459.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.03 : 35,091.37 = 14,100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.03/35,091.37 = 14,100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.03x = 35,091.37 × 14,100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.03x = 494,790,948.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,790,948.85/25,427.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,459.25

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