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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,842.41, 35,662.89 and 14,514.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,842.41, 35,662.89 and 14,514.35 is: 20,030.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,842.41 : 35,662.89 = 14,514.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,842.41/35,662.89 = 14,514.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,842.41x = 35,662.89 × 14,514.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,842.41x = 517,623,489.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,623,489.16/25,842.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.00

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