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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,510.29, 35,203.97 and 14,179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,510.29, 35,203.97 and 14,179.50 is: 19,567.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,510.29 : 35,203.97 = 14,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,510.29/35,203.97 = 14,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,510.29x = 35,203.97 × 14,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,510.29x = 499,174,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,174,692.62/25,510.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.58

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