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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,622.52, 35,359.02 and 14,444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,622.52, 35,359.02 and 14,444.44 is: 19,933.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,622.52 : 35,359.02 = 14,444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,622.52/35,359.02 = 14,444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,622.52x = 35,359.02 × 14,444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,622.52x = 510,741,242.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,741,242.85/25,622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,933.29

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