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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,441.74, 35,111.72 and 14,114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,441.74, 35,111.72 and 14,114.90 is: 19,479.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,441.74 : 35,111.72 = 14,114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,441.74/35,111.72 = 14,114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,441.74x = 35,111.72 × 14,114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,441.74x = 495,598,416.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,598,416.63/25,441.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,479.74

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