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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,033.68, 34,550.42 and 14,426.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,033.68, 34,550.42 and 14,426.73 is: 19,911.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,033.68 : 34,550.42 = 14,426.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,033.68/34,550.42 = 14,426.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,033.68x = 34,550.42 × 14,426.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,033.68x = 498,449,508.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,449,508.59/25,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,911.16

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