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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.88, 34,572.90 and 14,442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.88, 34,572.90 and 14,442.42 is: 19,930.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.88 : 34,572.90 = 14,442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.88/34,572.90 = 14,442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.88x = 34,572.90 × 14,442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.88x = 499,316,342.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,316,342.42/25,052.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,930.50

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