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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,492.65, 35,179.33 and 14,161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,492.65, 35,179.33 and 14,161.62 is: 19,542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,492.65 : 35,179.33 = 14,161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,492.65/35,179.33 = 14,161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,492.65x = 35,179.33 × 14,161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,492.65x = 498,196,303.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,196,303.31/25,492.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,542.74

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