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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,635.85, 35,377.58 and 14,305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,635.85, 35,377.58 and 14,305.84 is: 19,742.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,635.85 : 35,377.58 = 14,305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,635.85/35,377.58 = 14,305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,635.85x = 35,377.58 × 14,305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,635.85x = 506,105,999.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,105,999.07/25,635.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.12

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