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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,446.78, 35,117.52 and 14,116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,446.78, 35,117.52 and 14,116.30 is: 19,481.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,446.78 : 35,117.52 = 14,116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,446.78/35,117.52 = 14,116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,446.78x = 35,117.52 × 14,116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,446.78x = 495,729,447.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,729,447.58/25,446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,481.03

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