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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,059.52, 34,572.52 and 14,305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,059.52, 34,572.52 and 14,305.02 is: 19,735.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,059.52 : 34,572.52 = 14,305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,059.52/34,572.52 = 14,305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,059.52x = 34,572.52 × 14,305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,059.52x = 494,560,590.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,560,590.05/25,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,735.44

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