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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,465.49, 35,140.71 and 14,134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,465.49, 35,140.71 and 14,134.43 is: 19,504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,465.49 : 35,140.71 = 14,134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,465.49/35,140.71 = 14,134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,465.49x = 35,140.71 × 14,134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,465.49x = 496,693,834.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,693,834.97/25,465.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,504.59

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