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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,580.01, 35,299.88 and 14,249.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,580.01, 35,299.88 and 14,249.49 is: 19,663.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,580.01 : 35,299.88 = 14,249.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,580.01/35,299.88 = 14,249.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,580.01x = 35,299.88 × 14,249.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,580.01x = 503,005,039.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,005,039.31/25,580.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,663.99

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