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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,590.49, 35,317.47 and 14,261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,590.49, 35,317.47 and 14,261.83 is: 19,682.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,590.49 : 35,317.47 = 14,261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,590.49/35,317.47 = 14,261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,590.49x = 35,317.47 × 14,261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,590.49x = 503,691,753.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,691,753.17/25,590.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.77

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