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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,612.26, 35,344.77 and 14,281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,612.26, 35,344.77 and 14,281.90 is: 19,708.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,612.26 : 35,344.77 = 14,281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,612.26/35,344.77 = 14,281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,612.26x = 35,344.77 × 14,281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,612.26x = 504,790,470.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,790,470.66/25,612.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,708.94

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