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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.02, 35,099.78 and 14,106.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,437.02, 35,099.78 and 14,106.42 is: 19,465.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,437.02 : 35,099.78 = 14,106.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,437.02/35,099.78 = 14,106.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,437.02x = 35,099.78 × 14,106.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,437.02x = 495,132,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,132,168.06/25,437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,465.03

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