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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.29, 35,085.88 and 14,524.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.29, 35,085.88 and 14,524.63 is: 20,041.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.29 : 35,085.88 = 14,524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.29/35,085.88 = 14,524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.29x = 35,085.88 × 14,524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.29x = 509,609,425.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,609,425.22/25,427.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,041.83

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