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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,681.62, 35,440.84 and 14,503.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,681.62, 35,440.84 and 14,503.62 is: 20,015.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,681.62 : 35,440.84 = 14,503.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,681.62/35,440.84 = 14,503.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,681.62x = 35,440.84 × 14,503.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,681.62x = 514,020,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,020,475.84/25,681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.11

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