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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,220.25, 34,806.38 and 14,042.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,220.25, 34,806.38 and 14,042.25 is: 19,379.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,220.25 : 34,806.38 = 14,042.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,220.25/34,806.38 = 14,042.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,220.25x = 34,806.38 × 14,042.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,220.25x = 488,759,819.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,759,819.34/25,220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,379.66

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