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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.61, 34,580.21 and 14,449.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.61, 34,580.21 and 14,449.17 is: 19,944.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.61 : 34,580.21 = 14,449.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.61/34,580.21 = 14,449.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.61x = 34,580.21 × 14,449.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.61x = 499,655,260.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,655,260.68/25,052.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,944.24

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