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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,711.49, 35,480.44 and 14,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,711.49, 35,480.44 and 14,381.44 is: 19,845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,711.49 : 35,480.44 = 14,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,711.49/35,480.44 = 14,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,711.49x = 35,480.44 × 14,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,711.49x = 510,259,819.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,259,819.03/25,711.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.60

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