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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,029.78, 34,545.33 and 14,425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,029.78, 34,545.33 and 14,425.58 is: 19,909.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,029.78 : 34,545.33 = 14,425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,029.78/34,545.33 = 14,425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,029.78x = 34,545.33 × 14,425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,029.78x = 498,336,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,336,248.81/25,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.73

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