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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,675.28, 35,430.62 and 14,342.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,675.28, 35,430.62 and 14,342.52 is: 19,791.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,675.28 : 35,430.62 = 14,342.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,675.28/35,430.62 = 14,342.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,675.28x = 35,430.62 × 14,342.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,675.28x = 508,164,375.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,164,375.96/25,675.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.97

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