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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,670.32, 35,425.96 and 14,492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,670.32, 35,425.96 and 14,492.08 is: 19,999.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,670.32 : 35,425.96 = 14,492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,670.32/35,425.96 = 14,492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,670.32x = 35,425.96 × 14,492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,670.32x = 513,395,846.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,395,846.40/25,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.59

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