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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,640.46, 35,383.32 and 14,462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,640.46, 35,383.32 and 14,462.46 is: 19,957.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,640.46 : 35,383.32 = 14,462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,640.46/35,383.32 = 14,462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,640.46x = 35,383.32 × 14,462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,640.46x = 511,729,850.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,729,850.17/25,640.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,957.90

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