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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,059.16, 34,581.18 and 14,449.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,059.16, 34,581.18 and 14,449.24 is: 19,939.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,059.16 : 34,581.18 = 14,449.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,059.16/34,581.18 = 14,449.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,059.16x = 34,581.18 × 14,449.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,059.16x = 499,671,769.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,671,769.30/25,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,939.69

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