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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.52, 35,368.68 and 14,451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.52, 35,368.68 and 14,451.44 is: 19,942.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.52 : 35,368.68 = 14,451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.52/35,368.68 = 14,451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.52x = 35,368.68 × 14,451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.52x = 511,128,356.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,128,356.90/25,629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,942.95

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