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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.79, 35,104.25 and 14,108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,437.79, 35,104.25 and 14,108.34 is: 19,469.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,437.79 : 35,104.25 = 14,108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,437.79/35,104.25 = 14,108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,437.79x = 35,104.25 × 14,108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,437.79x = 495,262,861.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,262,861.36/25,437.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,469.57

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