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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,445.27, 35,112.73 and 14,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,445.27, 35,112.73 and 14,114.32 is: 19,476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,445.27 : 35,112.73 = 14,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,445.27/35,112.73 = 14,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,445.27x = 35,112.73 × 14,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,445.27x = 495,592,061.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,592,061.16/25,445.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,476.79

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