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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,030.79, 34,540.52 and 14,421.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,030.79, 34,540.52 and 14,421.27 is: 19,900.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,030.79 : 34,540.52 = 14,421.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,030.79/34,540.52 = 14,421.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,030.79x = 34,540.52 × 14,421.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,030.79x = 498,118,092.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,118,092.75/25,030.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,900.22

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