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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.88, 34,572.92 and 14,442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.88, 34,572.92 and 14,442.44 is: 19,930.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.88 : 34,572.92 = 14,442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.88/34,572.92 = 14,442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.88x = 34,572.92 × 14,442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.88x = 499,317,322.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,317,322.72/25,052.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,930.54

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