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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,050.68, 34,562.10 and 14,438.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,050.68, 34,562.10 and 14,438.88 is: 19,921.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,050.68 : 34,562.10 = 14,438.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,050.68/34,562.10 = 14,438.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,050.68x = 34,562.10 × 14,438.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,050.68x = 499,038,014.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,038,014.45/25,050.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,921.14

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