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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,237.02, 34,826.58 and 14,059.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,237.02, 34,826.58 and 14,059.02 is: 19,401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,237.02 : 34,826.58 = 14,059.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,237.02/34,826.58 = 14,059.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,237.02x = 34,826.58 × 14,059.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,237.02x = 489,627,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,627,584.75/25,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,401.16

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