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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,532.27, 35,233.39 and 14,775.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,532.27, 35,233.39 and 14,775.42 is: 20,389.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,532.27 : 35,233.39 = 14,775.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,532.27/35,233.39 = 14,775.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,532.27x = 35,233.39 × 14,775.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,532.27x = 520,588,135.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,588,135.27/25,532.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.42

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