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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,029, 34,536.24 and 14,950.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,029, 34,536.24 and 14,950.44 is: 20,629.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,029 : 34,536.24 = 14,950.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,029/34,536.24 = 14,950.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,029x = 34,536.24 × 14,950.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,029x = 516,331,983.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,331,983.95/25,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.35

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