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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.52, 35,251.24 and 14,060.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.52, 35,251.24 and 14,060.08 is: 19,402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.52 : 35,251.24 = 14,060.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.52/35,251.24 = 14,060.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.52x = 35,251.24 × 14,060.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.52x = 495,635,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,635,254.50/25,544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.80

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