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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,035.62, 34,546.80 and 14,962.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,035.62, 34,546.80 and 14,962.05 is: 20,646.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,035.62 : 34,546.80 = 14,962.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,035.62/34,546.80 = 14,962.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,035.62x = 34,546.80 × 14,962.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,035.62x = 516,891,005.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,891,005.05/25,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,646.23

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