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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,492.43, 35,180.76 and 14,161.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,492.43, 35,180.76 and 14,161.95 is: 19,544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,492.43 : 35,180.76 = 14,161.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,492.43/35,180.76 = 14,161.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,492.43x = 35,180.76 × 14,161.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,492.43x = 498,228,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,228,164.08/25,492.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,544.17

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