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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,679.24, 35,436.90 and 14,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,679.24, 35,436.90 and 14,348 is: 19,799.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,679.24 : 35,436.90 = 14,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,679.24/35,436.90 = 14,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,679.24x = 35,436.90 × 14,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,679.24x = 508,448,641.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,448,641.20/25,679.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.99

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