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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.95, 35,104.45 and 14,107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,437.95, 35,104.45 and 14,107.58 is: 19,468.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,437.95 : 35,104.45 = 14,107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,437.95/35,104.45 = 14,107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,437.95x = 35,104.45 × 14,107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,437.95x = 495,238,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,238,836.73/25,437.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,468.50

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