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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,250.48, 34,845.32 and 14,639.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,250.48, 34,845.32 and 14,639.84 is: 20,202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,250.48 : 34,845.32 = 14,639.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,250.48/34,845.32 = 14,639.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,250.48x = 34,845.32 × 14,639.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,250.48x = 510,129,909.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,129,909.55/25,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,202.78

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