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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,840.41, 35,660.13 and 14,512.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,840.41, 35,660.13 and 14,512.35 is: 20,027.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,840.41 : 35,660.13 = 14,512.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,840.41/35,660.13 = 14,512.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,840.41x = 35,660.13 × 14,512.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,840.41x = 517,512,287.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,512,287.61/25,840.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.25

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