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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,057.79, 34,591.10 and 14,850.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,057.79, 34,591.10 and 14,850.48 is: 20,500.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,057.79 : 34,591.10 = 14,850.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,057.79/34,591.10 = 14,850.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,057.79x = 34,591.10 × 14,850.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,057.79x = 513,694,553.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,694,553.40/25,057.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,500.39

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