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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,091.89, 34,626.75 and 14,481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,091.89, 34,626.75 and 14,481.52 is: 19,984.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,091.89 : 34,626.75 = 14,481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,091.89/34,626.75 = 14,481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,091.89x = 34,626.75 × 14,481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,091.89x = 501,447,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,447,972.66/25,091.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,984.46

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