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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,479.52, 35,161.28 and 14,149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,479.52, 35,161.28 and 14,149.04 is: 19,525.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,479.52 : 35,161.28 = 14,149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,479.52/35,161.28 = 14,149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,479.52x = 35,161.28 × 14,149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,479.52x = 497,498,357.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,498,357.17/25,479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,525.42

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