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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,225.76, 34,812.24 and 14,048.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,225.76, 34,812.24 and 14,048.48 is: 19,387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,225.76 : 34,812.24 = 14,048.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,225.76/34,812.24 = 14,048.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,225.76x = 34,812.24 × 14,048.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,225.76x = 489,059,057.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,059,057.40/25,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.29

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