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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,050.67, 34,562.10 and 14,438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,050.67, 34,562.10 and 14,438.86 is: 19,921.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,050.67 : 34,562.10 = 14,438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,050.67/34,562.10 = 14,438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,050.67x = 34,562.10 × 14,438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,050.67x = 499,037,323.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,037,323.21/25,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,921.12

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