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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,450.79, 35,122.16 and 14,121.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,450.79, 35,122.16 and 14,121.33 is: 19,487.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,450.79 : 35,122.16 = 14,121.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,450.79/35,122.16 = 14,121.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,450.79x = 35,122.16 × 14,121.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,450.79x = 495,971,541.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,971,541.07/25,450.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,487.48

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