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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,543.52, 35,249.85 and 14,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,543.52, 35,249.85 and 14,059.10 is: 19,401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,543.52 : 35,249.85 = 14,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,543.52/35,249.85 = 14,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,543.52x = 35,249.85 × 14,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,543.52x = 495,580,989.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,580,989.89/25,543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,401.44

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