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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,042.19, 34,552.49 and 14,968.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,042.19, 34,552.49 and 14,968.91 is: 20,653.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,042.19 : 34,552.49 = 14,968.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,042.19/34,552.49 = 14,968.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,042.19x = 34,552.49 × 14,968.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,042.19x = 517,212,865.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,212,865.48/25,042.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.66

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