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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,042.59, 34,558.70 and 13,864.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,042.59, 34,558.70 and 13,864.59 is: 19,133.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,042.59 : 34,558.70 = 13,864.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,042.59/34,558.70 = 13,864.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,042.59x = 34,558.70 × 13,864.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,042.59x = 479,142,137.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,142,137.11/25,042.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,133.09

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