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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,672.87, 35,427.45 and 14,342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,672.87, 35,427.45 and 14,342.32 is: 19,791.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,672.87 : 35,427.45 = 14,342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,672.87/35,427.45 = 14,342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,672.87x = 35,427.45 × 14,342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,672.87x = 508,111,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,111,824.68/25,672.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.78

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