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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,461.48, 35,136.90 and 14,131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,461.48, 35,136.90 and 14,131.14 is: 19,501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,461.48 : 35,136.90 = 14,131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,461.48/35,136.90 = 14,131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,461.48x = 35,136.90 × 14,131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,461.48x = 496,524,453.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,524,453.07/25,461.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,501.01

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