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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,579.44, 35,299.98 and 14,248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,579.44, 35,299.98 and 14,248.62 is: 19,663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,579.44 : 35,299.98 = 14,248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,579.44/35,299.98 = 14,248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,579.44x = 35,299.98 × 14,248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,579.44x = 502,976,001.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,976,001.03/25,579.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,663.29

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