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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,632.39, 35,371.71 and 14,301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,632.39, 35,371.71 and 14,301.30 is: 19,735.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,632.39 : 35,371.71 = 14,301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,632.39/35,371.71 = 14,301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,632.39x = 35,371.71 × 14,301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,632.39x = 505,861,436.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,861,436.22/25,632.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,735.24

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