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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.88, 34,570.46 and 14,979.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.88, 34,570.46 and 14,979.30 is: 20,669.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.88 : 34,570.46 = 14,979.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.88/34,570.46 = 14,979.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.88x = 34,570.46 × 14,979.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.88x = 517,841,291.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,841,291.48/25,052.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.93

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