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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,570.58, 35,286.42 and 14,240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,570.58, 35,286.42 and 14,240.56 is: 19,651.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,570.58 : 35,286.42 = 14,240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,570.58/35,286.42 = 14,240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,570.58x = 35,286.42 × 14,240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,570.58x = 502,498,133.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,498,133.56/25,570.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,651.42

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