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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,479.81, 35,160.95 and 14,150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,479.81, 35,160.95 and 14,150.03 is: 19,526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,479.81 : 35,160.95 = 14,150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,479.81/35,160.95 = 14,150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,479.81x = 35,160.95 × 14,150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,479.81x = 497,528,356.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,528,356.90/25,479.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,526.38

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