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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.94, 34,568.60 and 14,294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.94, 34,568.60 and 14,294.54 is: 19,726.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.94 : 34,568.60 = 14,294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.94/34,568.60 = 14,294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.94x = 34,568.60 × 14,294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.94x = 494,141,991.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,141,991.13/25,049.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.27

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