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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,048.54, 34,561.28 and 14,975.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,048.54, 34,561.28 and 14,975.28 is: 20,662.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,048.54 : 34,561.28 = 14,975.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,048.54/34,561.28 = 14,975.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,048.54x = 34,561.28 × 14,975.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,048.54x = 517,564,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,564,882.60/25,048.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,662.48

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