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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,670.82, 35,425.86 and 14,340.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,670.82, 35,425.86 and 14,340.79 is: 19,790.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,670.82 : 35,425.86 = 14,340.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,670.82/35,425.86 = 14,340.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,670.82x = 35,425.86 × 14,340.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,670.82x = 508,034,818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,034,818.83/25,670.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,790.36

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