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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,121.02, 34,672.04 and 15,055.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,121.02, 34,672.04 and 15,055.42 is: 20,779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,121.02 : 34,672.04 = 15,055.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,121.02/34,672.04 = 15,055.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,121.02x = 34,672.04 × 15,055.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,121.02x = 522,002,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,002,124.46/25,121.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.50

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