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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,451.82, 35,119.98 and 14,842.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,451.82, 35,119.98 and 14,842.44 is: 20,480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,451.82 : 35,119.98 = 14,842.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,451.82/35,119.98 = 14,842.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,451.82x = 35,119.98 × 14,842.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,451.82x = 521,266,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,266,195.95/25,451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.51

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