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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,050.49, 34,575.92 and 14,446.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,050.49, 34,575.92 and 14,446.51 is: 19,939.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,050.49 : 34,575.92 = 14,446.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,050.49/34,575.92 = 14,446.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,050.49x = 34,575.92 × 14,446.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,050.49x = 499,501,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,501,301.81/25,050.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,939.78

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