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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,618.24, 35,358 and 14,440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,618.24, 35,358 and 14,440.24 is: 19,930.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,618.24 : 35,358 = 14,440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,618.24/35,358 = 14,440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,618.24x = 35,358 × 14,440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,618.24x = 510,578,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,578,005.92/25,618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,930.25

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