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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,562.49, 35,281.29 and 14,809.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,562.49, 35,281.29 and 14,809.11 is: 20,439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,562.49 : 35,281.29 = 14,809.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,562.49/35,281.29 = 14,809.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,562.49x = 35,281.29 × 14,809.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,562.49x = 522,484,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,484,504.55/25,562.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.50

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