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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,432.48, 38,099.52 and 14,305.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,432.48, 38,099.52 and 14,305.36 is: 21,430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,432.48 : 38,099.52 = 14,305.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,432.48/38,099.52 = 14,305.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,432.48x = 38,099.52 × 14,305.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,432.48x = 545,027,349.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,027,349.43/25,432.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,430.37

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