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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.37, 35,091.84 and 14,100.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.37, 35,091.84 and 14,100.42 is: 19,459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.37 : 35,091.84 = 14,100.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.37/35,091.84 = 14,100.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.37x = 35,091.84 × 14,100.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.37x = 494,809,669.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,809,669.65/25,427.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,459.72

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