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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,068.30, 34,586.83 and 14,312.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,068.30, 34,586.83 and 14,312.81 is: 19,747.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,068.30 : 34,586.83 = 14,312.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,068.30/34,586.83 = 14,312.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,068.30x = 34,586.83 × 14,312.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,068.30x = 495,034,830.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,034,830.65/25,068.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,747.45

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