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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,432.48, 35,095.88 and 14,102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,432.48, 35,095.88 and 14,102.18 is: 19,460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,432.48 : 35,095.88 = 14,102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,432.48/35,095.88 = 14,102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,432.48x = 35,095.88 × 14,102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,432.48x = 494,928,417.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,928,417.02/25,432.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,460.49

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