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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,612.92, 35,341.29 and 14,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,612.92, 35,341.29 and 14,281.52 is: 19,705.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,612.92 : 35,341.29 = 14,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,612.92/35,341.29 = 14,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,612.92x = 35,341.29 × 14,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,612.92x = 504,727,163.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,727,163.25/25,612.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,705.96

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