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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.25, 35,138.28 and 14,132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.25, 35,138.28 and 14,132.48 is: 19,503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.25 : 35,138.28 = 14,132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.25/35,138.28 = 14,132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.25x = 35,138.28 × 14,132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.25x = 496,590,863.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,590,863.64/25,462.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,503.03

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