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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,592.39, 35,317.42 and 14,261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,592.39, 35,317.42 and 14,261.81 is: 19,681.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,592.39 : 35,317.42 = 14,261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,592.39/35,317.42 = 14,261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,592.39x = 35,317.42 × 14,261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,592.39x = 503,690,121.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,690,121.49/25,592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,681.25

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