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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,480.02, 35,161.97 and 14,149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,480.02, 35,161.97 and 14,149.54 is: 19,526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,480.02 : 35,161.97 = 14,149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,480.02/35,161.97 = 14,149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,480.02x = 35,161.97 × 14,149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,480.02x = 497,525,700.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,525,700.99/25,480.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,526.11

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