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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,056.52, 34,577.49 and 14,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,056.52, 34,577.49 and 14,445.52 is: 19,934.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,056.52 : 34,577.49 = 14,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,056.52/34,577.49 = 14,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,056.52x = 34,577.49 × 14,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,056.52x = 499,489,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,489,823.34/25,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,934.52

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