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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,072.08, 34,598.88 and 14,461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,072.08, 34,598.88 and 14,461.12 is: 19,956.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,072.08 : 34,598.88 = 14,461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,072.08/34,598.88 = 14,461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,072.08x = 34,598.88 × 14,461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,072.08x = 500,338,555.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,338,555.55/25,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,956.01

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