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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,042, 34,558.20 and 13,864.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,042, 34,558.20 and 13,864.24 is: 19,132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,042 : 34,558.20 = 13,864.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,042/34,558.20 = 13,864.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,042x = 34,558.20 × 13,864.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,042x = 479,123,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,123,178.77/25,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,132.78

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