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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,242.39, 34,831.35 and 14,630.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,242.39, 34,831.35 and 14,630.58 is: 20,188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,242.39 : 34,831.35 = 14,630.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,242.39/34,831.35 = 14,630.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,242.39x = 34,831.35 × 14,630.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,242.39x = 509,602,852.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,602,852.68/25,242.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,188.38

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