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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,219.78, 34,803.39 and 14,041.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,219.78, 34,803.39 and 14,041.78 is: 19,377.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,219.78 : 34,803.39 = 14,041.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,219.78/34,803.39 = 14,041.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,219.78x = 34,803.39 × 14,041.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,219.78x = 488,701,545.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,701,545.63/25,219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,377.71

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