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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,432.37, 35,096.71 and 14,101.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,432.37, 35,096.71 and 14,101.99 is: 19,460.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,432.37 : 35,096.71 = 14,101.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,432.37/35,096.71 = 14,101.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,432.37x = 35,096.71 × 14,101.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,432.37x = 494,933,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,933,453.45/25,432.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,460.77

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