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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,161.46, 34,729.08 and 14,549.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,161.46, 34,729.08 and 14,549.56 is: 20,082.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,161.46 : 34,729.08 = 14,549.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,161.46/34,729.08 = 14,549.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,161.46x = 34,729.08 × 14,549.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,161.46x = 505,292,833.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,292,833.20/25,161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,082.02

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