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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,579.41, 35,299.39 and 14,248.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,579.41, 35,299.39 and 14,248.79 is: 19,663.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,579.41 : 35,299.39 = 14,248.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,579.41/35,299.39 = 14,248.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,579.41x = 35,299.39 × 14,248.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,579.41x = 502,973,347.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,973,347.50/25,579.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,663.21

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