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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,618, 35,353.38 and 14,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,618, 35,353.38 and 14,440 is: 19,927.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,618 : 35,353.38 = 14,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,618/35,353.38 = 14,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,618x = 35,353.38 × 14,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,618x = 510,502,807.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,502,807.20/25,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,927.50

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