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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,048.78, 34,569.92 and 14,845.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,048.78, 34,569.92 and 14,845.88 is: 20,488.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,048.78 : 34,569.92 = 14,845.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,048.78/34,569.92 = 14,845.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,048.78x = 34,569.92 × 14,845.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,048.78x = 513,221,007.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,221,007.47/25,048.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,488.86

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