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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,092.48, 34,628.70 and 14,482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,092.48, 34,628.70 and 14,482.08 is: 19,985.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,092.48 : 34,628.70 = 14,482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,092.48/34,628.70 = 14,482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,092.48x = 34,628.70 × 14,482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,092.48x = 501,495,603.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,495,603.70/25,092.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,985.89

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