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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.26, 35,262.11 and 14,374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.26, 35,262.11 and 14,374.26 is: 19,836.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.26 : 35,262.11 = 14,374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.26/35,262.11 = 14,374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.26x = 35,262.11 × 14,374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.26x = 506,866,737.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,866,737.29/25,552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,836.47

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