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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.32, 34,572.60 and 14,295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.32, 34,572.60 and 14,295.76 is: 19,730.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.32 : 34,572.60 = 14,295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.32/34,572.60 = 14,295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.32x = 34,572.60 × 14,295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.32x = 494,241,592.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,241,592.18/25,049.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.74

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