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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,075.85, 34,595.52 and 15,004.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,075.85, 34,595.52 and 15,004.58 is: 20,700.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,075.85 : 34,595.52 = 15,004.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,075.85/34,595.52 = 15,004.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,075.85x = 34,595.52 × 15,004.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,075.85x = 519,091,247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,091,247.48/25,075.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,700.84

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