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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,814.79, 35,625.02 and 14,485.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,814.79, 35,625.02 and 14,485.41 is: 19,990.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,814.79 : 35,625.02 = 14,485.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,814.79/35,625.02 = 14,485.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,814.79x = 35,625.02 × 14,485.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,814.79x = 516,042,948.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,042,948.53/25,814.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,990.21

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