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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,532.82, 35,235.27 and 14,354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,532.82, 35,235.27 and 14,354.82 is: 19,809.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,532.82 : 35,235.27 = 14,354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,532.82/35,235.27 = 14,354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,532.82x = 35,235.27 × 14,354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,532.82x = 505,795,958.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,795,958.50/25,532.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.64

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