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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,104.14, 34,640.78 and 15,031.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,104.14, 34,640.78 and 15,031.18 is: 20,741.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,104.14 : 34,640.78 = 15,031.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,104.14/34,640.78 = 15,031.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,104.14x = 34,640.78 × 15,031.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,104.14x = 520,691,799.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,691,799.52/25,104.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.27

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