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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,537.48, 35,241.99 and 14,052.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,537.48, 35,241.99 and 14,052.54 is: 19,392.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,537.48 : 35,241.99 = 14,052.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,537.48/35,241.99 = 14,052.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,537.48x = 35,241.99 × 14,052.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,537.48x = 495,239,227.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,239,227.68/25,537.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,392.65

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