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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,736.63, 35,519.90 and 14,410.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,736.63, 35,519.90 and 14,410.44 is: 19,888.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,736.63 : 35,519.90 = 14,410.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,736.63/35,519.90 = 14,410.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,736.63x = 35,519.90 × 14,410.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,736.63x = 511,857,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,857,315.70/25,736.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,888.28

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