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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.79, 34,537.75 and 14,419.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.79, 34,537.75 and 14,419.27 is: 19,897.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.79 : 34,537.75 = 14,419.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.79/34,537.75 = 14,419.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.79x = 34,537.75 × 14,419.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.79x = 498,009,142.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,009,142.44/25,028.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,897.45

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