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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.88, 35,092.56 and 14,100.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.88, 35,092.56 and 14,100.92 is: 19,460.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.88 : 35,092.56 = 14,100.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.88/35,092.56 = 14,100.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.88x = 35,092.56 × 14,100.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.88x = 494,837,381.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,837,381.16/25,427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,460.43

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