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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,632.20, 35,372.31 and 14,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,632.20, 35,372.31 and 14,301 is: 19,735.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,632.20 : 35,372.31 = 14,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,632.20/35,372.31 = 14,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,632.20x = 35,372.31 × 14,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,632.20x = 505,859,405.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,859,405.31/25,632.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,735.31

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