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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,919.40, 35,768.70 and 14,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,919.40, 35,768.70 and 14,741.40 is: 20,343.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,919.40 : 35,768.70 = 14,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,919.40/35,768.70 = 14,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,919.40x = 35,768.70 × 14,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,919.40x = 527,280,714.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,280,714.18/25,919.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,343.09

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