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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,492.62, 35,178.66 and 14,162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,492.62, 35,178.66 and 14,162.90 is: 19,544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,492.62 : 35,178.66 = 14,162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,492.62/35,178.66 = 14,162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,492.62x = 35,178.66 × 14,162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,492.62x = 498,231,843.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,231,843.71/25,492.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,544.16

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