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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,061.63, 34,585.04 and 14,990.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,061.63, 34,585.04 and 14,990.49 is: 20,686.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,061.63 : 34,585.04 = 14,990.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,061.63/34,585.04 = 14,990.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,061.63x = 34,585.04 × 14,990.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,061.63x = 518,446,733.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,446,733.75/25,061.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,686.88

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