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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,468.26, 35,146.03 and 14,139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,468.26, 35,146.03 and 14,139.39 is: 19,512.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,468.26 : 35,146.03 = 14,139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,468.26/35,146.03 = 14,139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,468.26x = 35,146.03 × 14,139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,468.26x = 496,943,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,943,425.12/25,468.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,512.26

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