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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.41, 35,091.89 and 14,100.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.41, 35,091.89 and 14,100.45 is: 19,459.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.41 : 35,091.89 = 14,100.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.41/35,091.89 = 14,100.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.41x = 35,091.89 × 14,100.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.41x = 494,811,369.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,811,369.85/25,427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,459.77

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