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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,206.85, 34,785.44 and 14,031.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,206.85, 34,785.44 and 14,031.49 is: 19,363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,206.85 : 34,785.44 = 14,031.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,206.85/34,785.44 = 14,031.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,206.85x = 34,785.44 × 14,031.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,206.85x = 488,091,501.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,091,501.62/25,206.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,363.45

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