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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.20, 34,571.58 and 14,436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.20, 34,571.58 and 14,436.76 is: 19,924.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.20 : 34,571.58 = 14,436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.20/34,571.58 = 14,436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.20x = 34,571.58 × 14,436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.20x = 499,101,603.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,101,603.28/25,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,924.85

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