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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,635.38, 35,368.53 and 14,303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,635.38, 35,368.53 and 14,303.03 is: 19,733.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,635.38 : 35,368.53 = 14,303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,635.38/35,368.53 = 14,303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,635.38x = 35,368.53 × 14,303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,635.38x = 505,876,968.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,876,968.80/25,635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,733.55

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