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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,468.62, 35,146.92 and 14,290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,468.62, 35,146.92 and 14,290.62 is: 19,721.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,468.62 : 35,146.92 = 14,290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,468.62/35,146.92 = 14,290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,468.62x = 35,146.92 × 14,290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,468.62x = 502,271,277.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,271,277.89/25,468.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,721.18

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