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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,945.31, 35,802.41 and 14,611.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,945.31, 35,802.41 and 14,611.19 is: 20,162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,945.31 : 35,802.41 = 14,611.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,945.31/35,802.41 = 14,611.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,945.31x = 35,802.41 × 14,611.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,945.31x = 523,115,562.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,115,562.90/25,945.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,162.24

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