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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.25, 34,858.85 and 14,081.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.25, 34,858.85 and 14,081.25 is: 19,432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.25 : 34,858.85 = 14,081.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.25/34,858.85 = 14,081.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.25x = 34,858.85 × 14,081.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.25x = 490,856,111.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,856,111.16/25,259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,432.73

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