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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,035.38, 34,545.38 and 14,961.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,035.38, 34,545.38 and 14,961.68 is: 20,645.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,035.38 : 34,545.38 = 14,961.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,035.38/34,545.38 = 14,961.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,035.38x = 34,545.38 × 14,961.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,035.38x = 516,856,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,856,673.50/25,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,645.05

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