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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,029, 34,540.02 and 14,419.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,029, 34,540.02 and 14,419.62 is: 19,899.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,029 : 34,540.02 = 14,419.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,029/34,540.02 = 14,419.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,029x = 34,540.02 × 14,419.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,029x = 498,053,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,053,963.19/25,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,899.08

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