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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.74, 35,138.62 and 14,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.74, 35,138.62 and 14,132.40 is: 19,502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.74 : 35,138.62 = 14,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.74/35,138.62 = 14,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.74x = 35,138.62 × 14,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.74x = 496,593,033.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,593,033.29/25,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,502.73

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