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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.78, 34,571.30 and 14,846.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.78, 34,571.30 and 14,846.88 is: 20,490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.78 : 34,571.30 = 14,846.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.78/34,571.30 = 14,846.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.78x = 34,571.30 × 14,846.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.78x = 513,275,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,275,942.54/25,049.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,490.24

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