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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,871.39, 35,701.51 and 14,541.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,871.39, 35,701.51 and 14,541.35 is: 20,066.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,871.39 : 35,701.51 = 14,541.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,871.39/35,701.51 = 14,541.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,871.39x = 35,701.51 × 14,541.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,871.39x = 519,148,079.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,148,079.73/25,871.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,066.50

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