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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,035.06, 34,537.38 and 14,958.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,035.06, 34,537.38 and 14,958.46 is: 20,636.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,035.06 : 34,537.38 = 14,958.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,035.06/34,537.38 = 14,958.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,035.06x = 34,537.38 × 14,958.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,035.06x = 516,625,874.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,625,874.80/25,035.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.09

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